Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Engineering 9 Jun 2026 · 4 min read
A joist hanger carries a big responsibility in a small piece of metal. How to choose between face-fixed, concealed, and top-flange timber joist hangers, size them correctly, and install them for full rated capacity.
Engineering 9 Jun 2026 · 6 min read
CLT panels rarely fail; the connections do the work. A UK engineer's guide to designing cross-laminated timber connections to Eurocode 5, the role of ETAs, and the detailing that controls cost and programme.
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.
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Stainless or coated screws? Learn the real difference, when each one matters, and why the wrong choice causes rust stains and failed fixings outdoors.
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Confused by wood screws? This plain-English guide explains the main types, heads, threads and coatings, so you pick the right screw for the job every time
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 4 min read
You don't always need concrete to set a fence post. Learn how bolt-down and drive-in post bases let you fix posts faster, cleaner and with less rot.
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 2 min read
Post bases, anchors or concrete? A clear guide to choosing the right post fixings for a garden fence, pergola or carport, so your posts stay solid for years.
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Most decks rot from the joists up. Learn how joist protection tape stops water destroying your substructure, and how to make your deck last years longer.
Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Concealed deck connectors or screws through the face? A clear comparison of hidden and visible deck fixings, with the pros, cons and costs of each.
