Reference
publications

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Second iteration with example case study solutions to come
June/July this year

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 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. As this is a Swedish publication, local building regulations should also be taken into account.

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.

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.

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.