Dowel-Type Connections

by Edinburgh Napier University|10 June 2423 April 25|Design

Dowel-type fasteners comprise a range of options such as nails, staples, screws and bolts, as well as dowels. Such connections can transmit either lateral or withdrawal loads.

Engineered Timber Products

by Edinburgh Napier University|10 June 2418 December 25|Design

Engineered timber products can surpass the natural limits of timber strength and span, by combining smaller timber sections with adhesives or fasteners to form larger elements.

Timber Connections

by Edinburgh Napier University|28 May 2423 April 25|Design

Timber can be connected in a wide variety of ways, ranging from simple connections to complex structural designs.

Lightweight Timber Frame Building Components

by Edinburgh Napier University|27 May 2423 April 25|Build

Lightweight timber frame construction has adopted offsite building techniques, using a wide range of building components assembled in factories and delivered to site for assembly.

Enhancing timber knowledge

by Liam Macandrew|02 February 2424 September 25|Build, Design, Supply

The largest, most comprehensive online library of technical specification and design guidance for timber in the UK. One of our key missions is to lead best practice. To make this happen, we have commission more than 140 papers covering all aspects of timber supply, design, and construction. We are producing...

Lightweight Timber Frame Construction

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Build

As a renewable resource, lightweight timber frame has lower embodied energy than comparable building materials. It also achieves excellent thermal and acoustic performance, and high durability.

Modern Methods and Offsite Timber Construction

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Build

Modern methods of construction focus on offsite construction techniques, including factory production and pre-assembly of components, to build faster and more efficiently than traditional construction approaches.

Timber Construction in Flood Prone Sites

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Build

Timber construction must be adapted for maximum resilience in areas where flooding is likely.

Building Regulations

by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 2323 April 25|Build

Building regulations are statutory instruments designed to protect people’s safety, health, and welfare. They also set minimum standards for accessibility, water and energy usage, and security.