Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
How Many Decking Screws Do You Need?
A simple way to work out how many decking screws you need for your project, with a worked example and a handy rule of thumb. Order the right quantity first time.
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Carpentry 24 May 2026 · 4 min read
How to Choose the Right Decking Screws
Stainless or coated? What size? Which screws suit hardwood, softwood or composite decking? A simple, expert guide to choosing decking screws that last.
Mass Timber 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Mass Timber Products and Passive House Building Materials Explained
An introduction to mass timber products and how they support passive house building. Learn how CLT, glulam and the right fixings deliver low-energy, low-carbon buildings.
Mass Timber 24 May 2026 · 3 min read
Glulam Timber: A Guide to Engineered Timber Construction in the UK
What glulam timber is, how it is made, and why engineered timber construction is transforming UK building. A practical guide from TimbA Systems' engineering team.
Engineering 24 May 2026 · 4 min read
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT): How It Works and Where It's Used
A clear guide to cross laminated timber (CLT): how it is made, its structural advantages, and how CLT panels are connected. Engineering-led insight from TimbA Systems.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
Mass timber in 2026: a turning point for UK construction
Why 2026 marks a turning point for UK mass timber: policy momentum, expanding fire and structural research, engineered wood outperforming the market, developer demand, and strengthening domestic supply chains.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
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 procurement cause failures, and how early technical support prevents them.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
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. How structured hardware planning prevents delays and keeps builds on programme.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 2 min read
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 just products. How the TimbA Systems model reduces installation errors and keeps builds on track.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
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, and engineering-led technical support to get specifications right first time.