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International Timber advocates for certified fire retardant treated wood
by Jennie Ward|08 September 23|Build, Supply
International Timber is stressing the importance of correctly specifying fire retardant wood and panel products, backed by independent certification, head of this year's Fire Door Safety Week campaign on 25-29 September. Specification errors, installation issues and poor maintenance of fire safety products can have devastating consequences. To facilitate change within...
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Brewing the ideal cladding solution
by Jennie Ward|05 September 23|Build, Supply
A Costa Coffee drive-thru shines with sustainable Western Red Cedar cladding thanks to a partnership between International Timber, Jewson and Ascia Construction. The new Costa Coffee site is located at the Adanac Health and Innovation Campus in Southampton and will serve those working at and visiting the hospital site. The...
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The growth of timber cladding in the UK
by Jennie Ward|03 August 23|Build, Supply
The UK timber cladding market is growing, providing many additional sales opportunities for merchants and contractors alike. Bernie Roberts, National Product Manager for Cladding Solutions at International Timber, reveals the latest cladding trends and how to correctly specify and install timber cladding. The timber cladding market in the UK is...
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laminated timber
Demystifying laminated timber
by Jennie Ward|12 June 23|Supply
More joiners and manufacturers are turning to Laminated Timber, but misconceptions persist about the technology. Jason Daw, Regional Sales Director at International Timber, explores the myths and advantages of Laminated Timber. Laminated Timber is a type of engineered timber that consists of layers of wood veneers glued together to form...
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Accoya fenders
Can Accoya wood survive 2 years in the Thames?
by Bryony Bodimeade|17 April 23|Build, Design
The moment of truth: stripping backthe surface moss and slime to revealwell-preserved Accoya wood Spoiler alert: yes it can. Accoya is timber that has been modified by a process called ‘acetylation’, which increases its durability, allowing it to resist rot and defy the elements. In 2020, the Environment Agency tested...
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Seek timber alternatives
Seek out timber alternatives to battle supply chain blues
by Jennie Ward|16 March 23|Build, Supply
Many in the industry are looking for alternative timber solutions to keep construction projects moving. John Dowd, Category Director – Specialist Products at International Timber, identifies several alternative species that could help. Market volatility post-Covid and as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine has made it difficult for...
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