Vicaima IDS changing trends and possibilities
As the construction industry gets ready to welcome a new year with a fresh set of challenges and opportunities, 2023 heralds the dawn of changing trends and possibilities in the …
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Accoya Celebrates a Decade of Durability
World-leading Modified Wood Stands the Test of Time [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vH4ly3Uowc] The world’s first home to be clad in Accoya last year celebrated its 10th anniversary, coinciding with the publication of …
Brimstone – thermally modified hardwood triumphs at TTJ Timber Innovation Awards
Although only launched in March 2016, Brimstone thermally modified hardwood is already making a mark after receiving the award for Innovative Product Development at the TTJ Timber Innovation Awards 2016. …
Masters of Material
TRADA have recently published a series of documents including, ‘Cross Laminated Timber: An Introduction’. Intended for architects, building designers and their clients, this document highlights and summarises the nature, benefits …
James Latham Now Offering Engineered Grandis
James Latham is now offering the Rolls-Royce of Eucalyptus through all eight of its timber depots, with the arrival of Grandis 690+, a WoodEx Engineered Grandis. Delivering a number of …
Door Kit and Set Solutions made simple
Leading interior door manufacturer Vicaima have just launched a new door kit and set solutions brochure making the process of specifying and selecting the ideal door and frame assembly straightforward …
Latham’s latest cladding gets TRADA approval
Accoya®LathamCLAD – the modified, highly durable and dimensionally stable certified timber cladding – is now available from all eight of James Latham’s timber depots. Created from sustainably sourced wood and …
DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE
Peter Johnson, Managing Director of Vicaima UK and Chairman of the BWF-CERTIFIRE SCHEME, discusses the importance of choosing the right fire door. When things become difficult in the economy, quality …
The impact of moisture content on timber’s performance
TRADA estimates that more than 80% of the in-service problems associated with wood are in some way related to its moisture content. The amount of water present in timber can …
Timber frame houses – spot the tell-tale differences
TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet Surveys of timber frame houses offers guidance for building surveyors and professionals in the construction industry who need to survey timber framed houses. It will …
Premier Sainty plywood first with ‘TRADA Technology Assessed’
Premier Forest Products is the first company to be granted a ‘TRADA Technology Assessed’ licence for its marketing literature for Sainty Structural Plywood. The company wanted to demonstrate through independent …