Knowledge Centre
Information and guidance provided by industry experts and free to use.
Structural Timber
Our experts on timber in construction are the Structural Timber Association (www.structuraltimber.co.uk)
Information on standards, regulations, strength classes and span tables, fixings, roofing, loft conversions and timber frame construction.
CPD for Architects & Designers
Building with Wood
The RIBA-accredited Building with Wood module covers the main structural timber topics, including Building with Timber Frame, Building with CLT, Other Engineered Products, Roofing, Joists and Flooring.
Online Technical Guidance
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. As this is a Swedish publication, local building regulations should also be taken into account.
Guide to CLT in the early stages
New free guide on 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.
The Glulam Handbook
Volume 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.
The Glulam Handbook
Volume 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.
The Glulam Handbook
Volume 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.
The Glulam Handbook
Volume 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.
Resources
Design of Timber Structures (vol 1)
Design of Timber Structures (vol 2)
Design of Timber Structures (vol 3)
Timber buildings fire safety
