The TimbA Journal

Engineering insights for timber construction.

Technical articles, specification notes and project commentary from our in-house structural engineers and the wider Rothoblaas UK network.

Vol. 02 · No. 14 July 2026 Published fortnightly
Engineering 29 articles
Torx timber screws: the simple buying guide for UK carpenters
Carpentry

Torx timber screws: the simple buying guide for UK carpenters

A plain-English guide to choosing small, heavy-duty, big-size and outdoor Torx timber screws, with Holztechnic by Rothoblaas quality and ...

Advancing timber, together: how TimbA leads sustainable architecture
Engineering

Advancing timber, together: how TimbA leads sustainable architecture

TimbA stands for Advancement, Alliance, and Architecture — uniting Rothoblaas products, TimberTech software, engineering consultancy, and...

Why mass timber resorts save cost, build faster, and delight investors
CLT

Why mass timber resorts save cost, build faster, and delight investors

How mass timber transforms hospitality development — faster builds, lower total cost, lighter foundations, stronger investor returns, and...

Timber frame vs block: how long does it take to build a 3 bedroom house in the UK?
Carpentry

Timber frame vs block: how long does it take to build a 3 bedroom house in the UK?

Timber frame or traditional block? A stage-by-stage UK build-time comparison for a 3 bedroom house — 20–28 weeks for timber frame versus ...

Mass timber in the UK: a practical guide for developers and architects
CLT

Mass timber in the UK: a practical guide for developers and architects

A practical UK guide to mass timber for developers and architects — covering CLT and glulam, fire and acoustic compliance, cost confidenc...