Timber Topics December 2025 | EPD Database

by Jennie Ward|01 December 2501 December 25|Build, Supply

Don’t forget you can explore Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for a wide range of timber products through Timber Development UK’s online EPD database.

Timber Topics November 2025 | C16 vs C24 timber

by Jennie Ward|30 October 2530 October 25|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...

Timber Topics October 2025 | Wood Campus

by Jennie Ward|30 September 2530 September 25|Build, Supply

Timber Development UK has launched Wood Campus, a brand-new online school designed to provide flexible, accessible training for merchants and timber professionals. The platform offers more than 60 courses and hundreds of hours of potential learning.

Timber Topics May 2025 | Give flooring sales a good foundation

by Jennie Ward|01 May 2524 September 25|Build, Supply

Hardwood flooring is a popular upgrade among homeowners looking to enhance both the look and value of their property.

Timber I-Joists

by Edinburgh Napier University|31 January 2523 April 25|Design

Timber I-joists are used as floor and roof joists, wall studs, and roof rafters in both residential and commercial construction.

Designing with Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)

by Edinburgh Napier University|13 November 2424 September 25|Design

The combination of strength properties and modern manufacturing processes means cross laminated timber (CLT) is a versatile and reliable construction material.

Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)

by Edinburgh Napier University|13 November 2424 September 25|Design

Cross Laminated Timber, referred to as CLT, is a highly versatile engineered timber product used in construction.

Guide to CLT in the early stages

by Swedish Wood|31 July 2425 April 25|Build, Design

The publication will guide you in words and pictures through the key considerations in the early stages of designing and constructing a CLT building.

Guide to Assessing CLT Surface Quality

by Swedish Wood|31 July 2425 April 25|Build, Design

This Guide to assessing CLT surface quality is intended to provide support for developers, project managers, architects, purchasers and others at the start of a project and for inspectors and contractors at the end.