Engineering insights for timber construction.
Technical articles, specification notes and project commentary from our in-house structural engineers and the wider Rothoblaas UK network.
TLL vs SNK vs HTS-HT: Which Timber Screw for Which Job?
Why Choosing the Right Timber Screw MattersUsing the wrong screw in a timber connection isn't just a cosmetic issue — it can affect structural integrity, long-term durability, and the finish of your project. Whether y...
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Why timber projects fail at the connection level, and how to prevent it
Most structural problems in timber buildings start at the connections, not the timber. Why fastener spacing, hardware choice, and late pr...
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
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
Why timber professionals choose TimbA Systems as their UK Rothoblaas distributor: over 500 products in stock, fast nationwide delivery, a...
Is mass timber worth its environmental impact?
Is mass timber really as green as claimed? A balanced look at the climate case, from Yale's 39-gigaton emissions study to WRI's warning t...
Why NanoSkin Wood is the future of timber protection
NanoSkin Wood is a nanotechnology coating that protects raw timber from moisture, UV, moss, and dirt while keeping its natural look, brea...
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
TimbA Systems Ltd is more than a supplier: a sustainable construction partner bridging digital design and physical delivery, combining Ro...
Mass timber trends shaping UK construction in 2026
Five trends shaping UK mass timber in 2026: government roadmap acceleration, performance-based fire safety, surging engineered wood deman...
What is Sd value in building physics? A quick guide for durable timber buildings
A quick guide to Sd value (equivalent air layer thickness) in timber construction: what it means, why it prevents condensation, and how t...
What if the devastated market area had been built using timber?
A structural engineer's reflection on a steel-framed market fire in Jeddah, and why timber's predictable charring behaviour, supported by...
What homeowners in the UK need to build a garden room
Everything UK homeowners need to build a garden room: planning permission limits, foundations, insulation and materials, electrics, plumb...