Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Featured · Carpentry 9 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
A deck with no visible screws looks cleaner and lasts longer. How hidden decking fasteners work, the difference between concealed connectors, side-fixing, and coloured screws, and how to choose the right system for your boards.
Read the article →Engineering 9 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
The TimbA Fastener Calculator works out how many screws, dowels, and anchors each Rothoblaas connector needs, with quantities pulled from official datasheets, rounded to box quantities, and ready to add straight to your basket.
Engineering 2 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
Structural timber screws carry real load, so the right choice matters. A clear UK guide to fully versus partially threaded, sizing, coatings, and certification, from TimbA's engineering team.
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.
Mass Timber 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
Why UK mass timber contractors should protect CLT, glulam, and LVL panels with Rothoblaas DEFENCE ADHESIVE 200: a self-adhesive, waterproof, vapour-permeable membrane giving up to 12 weeks of factory-to-handover protection.
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 · 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.
