19 January 2015

Dispelling the myths around CE Marking and timber doorsets

CE Marking of timber doorsets Dispelling the myths around CE Marking and timber doorsets Ian Makins, ASDMA Chairman: “ASDMA is concerned about the confusion and misinformation that surrounds CE marking and it is important that specifiers recognise that the CE mark for timber doors with fire resistance characteristics is applicable only to doorsets and not[…]

  • 19 January 2015

16 January 2015

New report indicates significant growth for the timber frame market in 2015

MTW new report on the UK Timber Frame Construction Market The timber frame market saw profit growth of 0.5% in 2014 according to a new report from MTW Research, with double digit sales growth in the last 2 years boosted by the burgeoning housebuilding market. Demand rises Based on sales data from 80 timber frame[…]

  • 16 January 2015

18 December 2014

Silva Timber wood protection for educational centre in Windermere

Tower Wood Outdoor Educational Centre, Windermere Set in 12 acres of lawns and woodland on the banks for Windemere in the Lake district, Tower Wood provides outdoor adventure experiences for a wide range of ages and groups. Locating the centre in such a position posed a concern over algae growth and moisture damage to any[…]

  • 18 December 2014

03 December 2014

BM TRADA extends Wood for Good contract with more CPD’s

These events, supporting the Wood for Good campaign,.will run alongside a series of regional seminars delivered by BM TRADA’s Technical Consultants. Demand for the training has with already over 135 enquiries for in-practice CPD. The training will cover updates/changes to relevant British and European Standards, Building Regulations and timber products and include case studies to[…]

  • 03 December 2014

25 November 2014

SmartPly SiteProtect protects public from essential works at Putney Bridge

SmartPly SiteProtect hoarding SmartPly SiteProtect hoarding was erected during the repairs before the full reopening of the bridge on the 26th September.  . separated the site from the public thoroughfare enabling the pedestrians and traffic to stay safe It is a smooth, heavy-duty exterior coated panel designed for hard-wearing, demanding applications, such as this river site.[…]

  • 25 November 2014

04 November 2014

SmartPly OSB3 panels used to construct printable Wikihouse 4.0

Wikihouse was constructed using technology that can be plugged in with building products and electric Involving open-source design in the built environment, the moisture resistant OSB board offers a high strength solution that is suitable for use in internal and external structural applications. A total of 350 18mm SmartPly OSB3 panels of 2440x1220mm were used[…]

  • 04 November 2014

04 November 2014

Timber Expo success for BM TRADA due to live demonstrations

With a bigger stand to host a series of activities throughout the duration of the two-day event, BM TRADA’s Technical Officer, Alex Matthews, carried out a demo to highlight the outcomes of a PAS 24 test on an enhanced security timber window. Technical Consultant, Nick Clifford, also carried out timber species identification demonstrations examining the[…]

  • 04 November 2014

29 October 2014

Timber frame seminar regional dates released from BM TRADA

Four regional seminars are taking place in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, with the half-day sessions focusing on issues within the timber frame trade and specifically targeting housing associations, contractors and house builders. The benefits of constructing using timber frame, the materials history, as well as sources of timber products used for building, will be[…]

  • 29 October 2014

03 October 2014

Five good reasons to visit Timber Expo

1 – Major Exhibition and International Content Nearly 200 exhibitors will be unveiling their latest products and services – increase your understanding from the widest display of new and innovative applications for timber within the built environment. 2 – Timber Focus Seminars Learn first-hand from industry experts. Over 50 high calibre speakers will speak in[…]

  • 03 October 2014

18 September 2014

Timber in architectural and design projects celebrated at Wood Awards

A panel of experts have selected thirty projects to be judged for their level of excellence at the national Wood Awards 2014, taking place from 17th – 20th September as part of the London Design Festival. Over 300 British architecture and furniture projects were initially put forward for the prestigious occasion, which celebrates the use[…]

  • 18 September 2014