Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
Why 2026 marks a turning point for UK mass timber: policy momentum, expanding fire and structural research, engineered wood outperforming the market, developer demand, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
Most structural problems in timber buildings start at the connections, not the timber. Why fastener spacing, hardware choice, and late procurement cause failures, and how early technical support prevents them.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
Why connectors and fasteners deserve early planning on mass timber projects: a single CLT building can need tens of thousands of screws. How structured hardware planning prevents delays and keeps builds on programme.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 2 min read
As CLT and glulam connections grow more complex, timber contractors gain from hardware partners who offer engineering-led support, not just products. How the TimbA Systems model reduces installation errors and keeps builds on track.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
Why timber professionals choose TimbA Systems as their UK Rothoblaas distributor: over 500 products in stock, fast nationwide delivery, and engineering-led technical support to get specifications right first time.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
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 that only 35% of harvested wood reaches the building, and what makes timber genuinely sustainable.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
TimbA Systems Ltd is more than a supplier: a sustainable construction partner bridging digital design and physical delivery, combining Rothoblaas products with technical consultancy across the mass timber ecosystem.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
Five trends shaping UK mass timber in 2026: government roadmap acceleration, performance-based fire safety, surging engineered wood demand, low-carbon housing at scale, and a stronger domestic supply chain.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
A quick guide to Sd value (equivalent air layer thickness) in timber construction: what it means, why it prevents condensation, and how to sequence membranes, tapes, and sealants vapour-open outside and airtight inside.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
A structural engineer's reflection on a steel-framed market fire in Jeddah, and why timber's predictable charring behaviour, supported by imports and hybrid design, could offer a more fire-resilient way to build.
