Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
A clear guide to TimberTech Buildings, the structural design software for CLT, platform frame, and post-and-beam timber, with UK demos, training, and support from TimbA Systems.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
How mass timber can reshape UK housing: lower embodied carbon, faster offsite delivery, lighter foundations, and warmer, healthier homes, plus the safety, supply, and policy steps needed to scale it.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
Where to buy premium timber screws in the UK: TimbA Systems stocks Rothoblaas and Holztechnic structural fixings for CLT, glulam, decking, and framing, with expert sizing support and fast UK delivery.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 8 min read
A simple guide to choosing Rothoblaas screws for timber, metal, and concrete: thread types, head styles, steel grades and coatings, approvals, and a quick step-by-step selection path.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
How to buy genuine Rothoblaas products in the UK through TimbA Systems: weekly shipments from Italy, a decade of expertise, Holztechnic retail ranges, and free technical and commercial advice.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
TimbA Systems is the UK TimberTech representative, bringing CLT and platform frame analysis software, fire and seismic modules, consulting, and training to UK engineers delivering mass timber projects.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 8 min read
A plain-English guide to choosing small, heavy-duty, big-size and outdoor Torx timber screws, with Holztechnic by Rothoblaas quality and Eurocode-aligned data.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 3 min read
TimbA stands for Advancement, Alliance and Architecture, uniting Rothoblaas products, TimberTech software, engineering consultancy and sustainable mass timber to deliver low-carbon buildings from concept to completion.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 4 min read
How mass timber transforms hospitality development: faster builds, lower total cost, lighter foundations, stronger investor returns, and the warm, low-carbon spaces resort guests love.
Engineering 21 May 2026 · 7 min read
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 28–40 weeks for masonry, with example schedules.
