Based at Stand F30, the company’s Senior Technical Officer, Kyle Morris, will demonstrate the elements of the PAS 24 test on an enhanced security timber window, whilst Vic Kearley, Principal Technical Officer will carry out a soft body impact test to show the difference in performance between timber floor types. Timber Frame Consultant, Lewis Taylor,[…]

Delivered through FederLegnoArredo’s commercial arm, Conlegno, each piece of timber will undergo visual or machine grading and be assigned to an appropriate strength grade or class. To attain a CE mark, the timber must comply with the European EN 14081-1: Timber Structures – strength graded structural timber with rectangular cross section general requirements, and all[…]

Glenn Howells Architects has completed work on the new Biffa Award Welcome Building – at the Forestry Commission’s National Arboretum at Westonbirt.   Based in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, the arboretum is a Grade I registered landscape that is home to an internationally renowned tree collection and heritage area. The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the Friends[…]

The course is based around the company’s ‘Innovative Timber Construction’ book covering the most common types of alternative timber walls and costs £189 per person, or £209 for non members.

Meanwhile, the timber frame training course, which takes place on 25th September and 20th November, includes information on Building Regulations, thermal bridging, air tightness, fire safety, acoustic performance and cladding. To book contact the training department on 01494 569620 or email [email protected].