The ultimate natural building material, structural timber is well known for its versatility, sustainability, and high-performance, it also offers extensive benefits in terms of speed, efficiency, and environmental impact. There have been lots of exciting developments taking place here at the Structural Timber Association and here are just a few to mention… |
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| New hub launched to support first time structural timber projects
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Time for Timber is a new information hub, designed to provide helpful guidance for those thinking about or embarking on their first structural timber project. From navigating Net Zero and Future Home Standards to undertaking a commercial appraisal, the hub aims to make it easy. |
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Structural timber: the solution to 1.5m homes |
The Structural Timber Association (STA) is calling on the new Labour Government to recognise that delivering its manifesto pledge of building 1.5 million homes will require a significant change in focus and a rapid shift towards more sustainable building technologies, primarily offsite timber frame. |
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| Donaldson Timber Systems, the first manufacturer to publish an EPD product |
Donaldsons Timber Systems have become first timber frame manufacturer to offer a published, third party accredited environmental product declaration (EPD) for our product, proving its sustainability credentials. As part of a process to cover the full DTS product range, the DTS Alpha system is the first off-site assembled timber frame wall panel in the UK to offer an approved EPD. |
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MEDITE SMARTPLY, introduce new sustainable OSB panels |
MEDITE SMARTPLY have launched a new sustainable OSB panel for optimal sound reduction in flooring systems. The OSB panels have achieved the airborne sound insulation performance of 40dB as required by the Building Regulations. Opting for SMARTPLY MAX DB enables athinner, stronger and 30% lighter alternative and provides an airtight, durable, and slip-resistant solution, ticking all the boxes for operational goals.
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| Kirkwood Timber Frame launches FastBuild®
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Kirkwood Timber Frame, brings its latest product all-encompassing timber frame system, FastBuild®, to market. Developed to unlock quicker, more efficient build processes, FastBuild® reduces construction times by up to eight weeks, whilst improving overall sustainability and energy efficiency of the building(s). An all-encompassing timber frame system, FastBuild®,comprises all core components, including wall panels, floors, roofs, windows, and insulation.
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designs open panel timber frame wall system that exceeds building regs |
Openwall have designed an open panel timber frame wall system that achieves structural performance exceeding current building regulations. The open panel wall, substitutes sheathing boards with connector-plated joints and diagonal timber webs. The design serves as a framework for multiple applications, providing a unique, innovative solution enabling high quality, thermally efficient homes at volume and crucially at reduced cost.
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| KLH introduces new Wetguard Protection membranes
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KLH, has introduced a new SIGA Wetguard KLH Protect membranes. Factory applied the new membranes support contractors during the installation period. Providing weather resistance, the product mitigates against moisture during construction.
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Take a look at some of our members’ innovative and interesting projects covering all timber technologies across a diverse range of industry sectors. |
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Structural Timber Association Ltd The e-Centre Cooperage Way Business Village Alloa, FK10 3LP Tel: 01259 272140 |
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