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
Rothoblaas products 13 articles
Hidden Decking Fasteners: How to Build a Deck With No Visible Screws
Carpentry

Hidden Decking Fasteners: How to Build a Deck With No Visible Screws

A deck with no visible screws looks cleaner and lasts longer. How hidden decking fasteners work, the difference between concealed connect...

How to use the TimbA fastener calculator: screws, dowels, and anchors for Rothoblaas connectors
Engineering

How to use the TimbA fastener calculator: screws, dowels, and anchors for Rothoblaas connectors

The TimbA Fastener Calculator works out how many screws, dowels, and anchors each Rothoblaas connector needs, with quantities pulled from...

Structural timber screws: how to choose the right fastener in the UK
Carpentry

Structural timber screws: how to choose the right fastener in the UK

Structural timber screws carry real load, so the right choice matters. A clear UK guide to fully versus partially threaded, sizing, coati...

Hardware planning in mass timber projects
Carpentry

Hardware planning in mass timber projects

Why connectors and fasteners deserve early planning on mass timber projects: a single CLT building can need tens of thousands of screws. ...

Why timber contractors benefit from technical hardware partners
Carpentry

Why timber contractors benefit from technical hardware partners

As CLT and glulam connections grow more complex, timber contractors gain from hardware partners who offer engineering-led support, not ju...

TimbA Systems: the UK's Rothoblaas distributor for stock, speed, and technical expertise
Carpentry

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...

Are you a mass timber contractor in the UK? Why you need DEFENCE ADHESIVE on your next project
CLT

Are you a mass timber contractor in the UK? Why you need DEFENCE ADHESIVE on your next project

Why UK mass timber contractors should protect CLT, glulam, and LVL panels with Rothoblaas DEFENCE ADHESIVE 200: a self-adhesive, waterpro...

TimbA Systems Ltd: your partner in sustainable construction
Engineering

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...

Where to buy premium timber screws in the UK: shop Rothoblaas and Holztechnic at TimbA Systems
Engineering

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
Engineering

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
Engineering

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...

Premium Torx fixation systems: why carpenters choose Rothoblaas, stocked in the UK by TimbA Systems
Carpentry

Premium Torx fixation systems: why carpenters choose Rothoblaas, stocked in the UK by TimbA Systems

Why carpenters choose Rothoblaas Torx screws — better grip, faster installs, and stronger joints — and how TimbA Systems keeps premium fi...