Publications

 

The Swedish Wood CLT Handbook

A new FREE online guide, the CLT Handbook is to help structural engineers and architects design structures using cross-laminated timber. Download PDF.

Moisture-proof CLT construction

A guide on how the correct approach to handling CLT in construction can avoid the pitfalls associated with poor weather and high moisture environments.

    Guide to assessing CLT surface quality

    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.

    Design of timber structures

    Volume 1: Structural aspects of timber construction. Download PDF.

    Design of timber structures

    Volume 2: Rules and formulas according to Eurocode 5. Download PDF.

    Design of timber structures

    Volume 3: Examples. Download PDF.

    Glulam Handbook Vol 1

    Volume 1 (90 pages) contains facts about glulam and planning guidance. The Glulam Handbook has been adapted to meet Eurocode 5 and the associated national annexes. In the UK, this information should be used in conjunction with current building regulations. Download PDF.

    Glulam Handbook Vol 2

    Volume 2 (270 pages) provides calculations for the structural dimensioning of glulam. The Glulam Handbook has been adapted to meet Eurocode 5 and the associated national annexes. In the UK, this information should be used in conjunction with current building regulations. Download PDF.

    Glulam Handbook Vol 3

    Volume 3 (230 pages) gives example calculations for the most common glulam structures. The Glulam Handbook has been adapted to meet Eurocode 5 and the associated national annexes. In the UK, this information should be used in conjunction with current building regulations. Download PDF.

    Glulam Handbook Vol 4

    Volume 4 (78 pages) provides information on the planning and assembly of glulam structures. The Glulam Handbook has been adapted to meet Eurocode 5 and the associated national annexes. In the UK, this information should be used in conjunction with current building regulations. Download PDF.

    Ten Points for Timber on Top

    This Timber on Top approach has the potential to be a sustainable tool in our transition to a climate-neutral Europe by 2050. As this is a Swedish publication, local building regulations should also be taken into account. Download PDF.

    Guide to CLT in the early stages

    The publication you have in your hand will guide you in words and pictures through the key considerations in the early stages of designing and constructing a CLT building. As this is a Swedish publication, local building regulations should also be taken into account. Download PDF.

    Joinery Handbook

    A comprehensive 116 page guide. From concept, design, building, gluing, coating, care and maintenance.

    The Sawmill process

    From raw material to finished product.

    Trä

    Architecture magazine, free online design inspiration. 

    Span Tables

    Eurocode 5 Span Tables 4th edition available to purchase.

    Builders’ app

    Free Apple and Android app

    Your calculator for span tables, quantities, volumes, surface areas and angles.

    Trä! Architecture Magazine Online

    Trä! Architects Magazine – Free Inspiration

    Trä! issue 3 2022

    Trä! issue 2 2022

    Trä! issue 1 2022

    Trä! issue 4 2021

    Trä! issue 3 2021