Timber

Timber Topics October 2026 | Fire Door Safety
by Jennie Ward|04 October 26|Build, Supply
Do your teams know enough about the fire doors they sell? New research for Fire Door Safety Week has exposed worrying gaps in understanding around how fire doors work and the protection they provide. For merchants, it’s a timely reminder that correct product knowledge, specification and compatible components all matter....
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Timber Topics September 2026 | C16 or C24
by Jennie Ward|30 August 26|Build, Supply
C16 and C24 are the two main strength classes of structural softwood timber available in the UK. Many merchants stock and recommend C24 by default, but in fact homegrown C16 timber is perfectly suitable for use in many general construction applications. This month, we explore the differences between the two...
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Turkey bans Oak product imports
by Jennie Ward|10 August 26|Build, Supply
Turkey has implemented a total ban on Oak product imports. The ban, which was introduced on 4 August, applies globally to all Oak product suppliers, and includes products such as red and white Oak and kiln-dried (KD) Oak timber. This means exporters are now unable to ship Oak products to...
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Timber Topics August 2026 | Decking
by Jennie Ward|01 August 26|Build, Supply
Decking and gardening projects continue to be prevalent throughout the summer, which is why it’s important to make sure your team has a complete understanding of how to best stock, sell and timber decking. Here, Timber Development UK offers top tips on where to find the right information, and how...
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Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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TDUK Market Briefing – Q2 2026
by Jennie Ward|03 July 26|Build, Policy, Statistics, Supply
The TDUK Market Briefing is a comprehensive new resource from TDUK to help stakeholders from across the timber sector better understand the timber market and current economic conditions.
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Timber Topics June 2026 | Roofing Battens
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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€200,000 grant call to accelerate climate-smart wood construction  
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Design, Supply
With Europe’s construction sector under pressure to cut emissions, four innovators could receive a grant of up to €50,000 each to test and scale circular building solutions using underutilised wood. Europe cannot meet its climate goals without transforming how it builds. The construction sector consumes vast quantities of resources and...
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NETTA inspires the next generation
by Jennie Ward|19 May 26|Build, Supply, Sustainability
An exciting project to introduce primary school children across the North East, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to the incredible world of timber has been launched by the North East Timber Trade Association (NETTA). Timber is one of the most sustainable resources on the planet. Grown in managed forests, it restores habitats,...
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Timber Topics May 2026 | Make the Most of Our Online Resources
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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