Engineering insights for timber construction.
Technical articles, specification notes and project commentary from our in-house structural engineers and the wider Rothoblaas UK network.
TimbA Systems: the UK's Rothoblaas distributor for stock, speed, and technical expertise
Why timber professionals choose TimbA Systems as their UK Rothoblaas distributor: over 500 products in stock, fast nationwide delivery, a...
Is mass timber worth its environmental impact?
Is mass timber really as green as claimed? A balanced look at the climate case, from Yale's 39-gigaton emissions study to WRI's warning t...
TimbA Systems Ltd: your partner in sustainable construction
TimbA Systems Ltd is more than a supplier: a sustainable construction partner bridging digital design and physical delivery, combining Ro...
Mass timber trends shaping UK construction in 2026
Five trends shaping UK mass timber in 2026: government roadmap acceleration, performance-based fire safety, surging engineered wood deman...
What is Sd value in building physics? A quick guide for durable timber buildings
A quick guide to Sd value (equivalent air layer thickness) in timber construction: what it means, why it prevents condensation, and how t...
What if the devastated market area had been built using timber?
A structural engineer's reflection on a steel-framed market fire in Jeddah, and why timber's predictable charring behaviour, supported by...
TimberTech Buildings software: a clear guide for UK engineers, students, and educators
A clear guide to TimberTech Buildings, the structural design software for CLT, platform frame, and post-and-beam timber, with UK demos, t...
Mass timber can transform UK housing: faster builds, lower carbon, better homes
How mass timber can reshape UK housing: lower embodied carbon, faster offsite delivery, lighter foundations, and warmer, healthier homes,...
Where to buy premium timber screws in the UK: shop Rothoblaas and Holztechnic at TimbA Systems
Where to buy premium timber screws in the UK: TimbA Systems stocks Rothoblaas and Holztechnic structural fixings for CLT, glulam, decking...
Rothoblaas screws: a simple guide to choosing the right fasteners for timber, metal, and concrete
A simple guide to choosing Rothoblaas screws for timber, metal, and concrete: thread types, head styles, steel grades and coatings, appro...
Rothoblaas in the UK: how to buy through TimbA Systems
How to buy genuine Rothoblaas products in the UK through TimbA Systems: weekly shipments from Italy, a decade of expertise, Holztechnic r...
TimbA Systems: UK TimberTech representative powering mass timber design and delivery
TimbA Systems is the UK TimberTech representative, bringing CLT and platform frame analysis software, fire and seismic modules, consultin...