Guide to Timber Framing
This guide to Timber Framing is designed to help both newcomers to oak timber framing and old hands to gain a clear insight into the many factors that contribute to the development of a successful oak timber frame project.
[more]James Jones & Sons Ltd
James Jones & Sons Ltd, Timber Systems Division manufactures structurally engineered timber joists.
[more]Design and Detailing for Deconstruction
The first of three web mounted design guides commissioned by SEDA - the Scottish Ecological Design Association - and funded by a Sustainable Action Grant from the Scottish Executive.
[more]UK Timber Frame Association
The UKTFA promotes timber frame to the construction industry and the public; provides information and guidance, both technical and consumer; and aims to ensure that all sectors of UK construction fully exploit the benefits of timber frame - speed of erection; thermal and acoustic excellence; durability; environmental friendliness; and design flexibility.
[more]Glued Laminated Timber Association
Glulam timber products, data sheets, specifiers guide and case studies.
[more]TRADA
The Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) - is an internationally recognised centre of excellence on the specification and use of timber and wood products.
[more]Swedish Forest Industries
Online Glulam Handbook translated into English.
[more]Eco House North
Report on timber houses in Europe including Brettstapel otherwise known as 'Massive Timber'.
[more]
The Green Directory - part of SUST.org
11 Building: Structural Elements > Timber Frames
"Structural framework uses timber very economically, but it is seldom easy to recycle. The many and very strong fixings used make the material good only for energy recycling,i.e. burning. The timber used in frame construction has to have high-quality strength. It should not be too elastic or deform too much when exposed to moisture. The timbers best suited for this are fir, spruce, larch, and oak. For smaller structures, birch, aspen, ash, and lime can be used. Timber frame construction is the dominant structural system in the timber industry today." Bjorn Berge. The Ecology of Building Materials. 2000.
Engineered Timber Frames
Timber framed buildings using panels built out of timber studwork covered with a layer of plywood and protected by water-resistant membranes, usually built in a factory or workshop and then rapidly assembled on site.
[more]Timber Frames
A building frame of posts and beams using large section, high quality timbers, usually hardwood, so that the walls and roof can be lightweight, highly insulated and non-structural.
[more]Beams and Structural Timber
Scottish green oak for construction of post and beam designs.
[more]Pavatex Timber Frame System
Overclad insulation and waterproofing solution.
[more]
Across Scotland
UK
