Using Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are prefabricated, high performance, lightweight building panels. They achieve roof and wall U-value targets, provide good levels of airtightness, and can be custom designed for each application.

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)

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

As prefabricated, high-performance, lightweight building panels, structural insulated panels are used in walls and roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) bulletin

by Guest Author|10 January 2317 April 24|Build, Design

The European LVL industry (Metsä Wood, Pollmeier Massivholz GmbH & Co. KG, STEICO SE and Stora Enso) has decided to launch LVL strength classes. This bulletin introduces the classes along with other product and design provisions not yet covered in the respective standards.

This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource.

LVL Handbook Europe

by Guest Author|10 January 2317 April 24|Build, Design

This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource. The handbook has been prepared by the Federation of the Finnish Woodworking Industries during 2018-19.

Moisture-proof CLT construction without a full temporary shelter

by Swedish Wood|09 January 2324 September 25|Build, Design, Education

The publication Moisture-proof CLT construction without a full temporary shelter provides guidance on how to handle CLT elements when building without a full shelter. It is intended to help project planners and builders achieve an industrial and dampproof CLT build.

CLT Handbook

by Swedish Wood|26 October 2224 September 25|Build, Design, Education

The CLT Handbook is to help structural engineers and architects to design structures using cross-laminated timber (CLT).

Design of timber structures Volume 2

by Swedish Wood|22 September 2224 September 25|Design, Education

The book series Design of timber structures Volume 1–3 has been produced to make it easier for structural designers to calculate timber structures and it is adapted to Eurocodes. It is being used for higher education at universities and institutes.

Panel Guide gives the user and specifier guidance and information on wood-based panels. It covers main types of wood-based panel

Panel Guide Full Book

by TDUK|21 September 2224 September 25|Build

PanelGuide gives the panel user and specifier guidance and information on the use of wood-based panels in an authoritative and comprehensive manner. It covers all the main types of wood-based panel: - Plywood (including blockboard and laminboard) - Particleboard (chipboard, flaxboard, cement-bonded particleboard) - Oriented strand board (OSB) - Fibreboard...

The Builder’s Guide to Wood Flooring

by Swedish Wood|21 September 2224 September 25|Build

A wood floor is an environmentally sound choice when the timber is sourced from sustainably managed forests like those typically found in the UK, Nordic countries, Europe, Canada and the United States.

The Builder’s Guide to Plywood

by Swedish Wood|21 September 2224 September 25|Build

Plywood is a highly versatile building material which spans a wide range of applications from wall and floor sheathing to designer interiors and glider fuselages. There are many types of plywood available, including specialist tropical veneers such as marine plywood which, while having very good weather resistance and strength properties,...

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