Insights
Technical guides, specification notes and project commentary from our team and our engineering partners.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
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 that only 35% of harvested wood reaches the building, and what makes timber genuinely sustainable.
Carpentry 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
NanoSkin Wood is a nanotechnology coating that protects raw timber from moisture, UV, moss, and dirt while keeping its natural look, breathable, eco-friendly, and now available in the UK through TimbA Systems.
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 · 4 min read
Five trends shaping UK mass timber in 2026: government roadmap acceleration, performance-based fire safety, surging engineered wood demand, low-carbon housing at scale, and a stronger domestic supply chain.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
A quick guide to Sd value (equivalent air layer thickness) in timber construction: what it means, why it prevents condensation, and how to sequence membranes, tapes, and sealants vapour-open outside and airtight inside.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 3 min read
A structural engineer's reflection on a steel-framed market fire in Jeddah, and why timber's predictable charring behaviour, supported by imports and hybrid design, could offer a more fire-resilient way to build.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 4 min read
A clear guide to TimberTech Buildings, the structural design software for CLT, platform frame, and post-and-beam timber, with UK demos, training, and support from TimbA Systems.
Engineering 22 May 2026 · 5 min read
How mass timber can reshape UK housing: lower embodied carbon, faster offsite delivery, lighter foundations, and warmer, healthier homes, plus the safety, supply, and policy steps needed to scale it.
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.
