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Many of these assets are courtesy of the Structural Timber Association whose site contains other useful information and links.

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TIMBER TRADE TOPIC FACTSHEETS

DIY PROJECTS AND ADVICE

TECHNICAL INFO, VIDEOS, DOWNLOADS

These topic sheets have been developed for builders, but will also be useful for DIY projects and Self Build.

Sourcing Sustainable Timber

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Wood or uPVC windows?

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Fire Doors & Doorsets

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Strength-Grading

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Span Tables

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Roof Battens

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Cross Laminated Timber CLT

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Engineered Wood Products

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Sheet Materials

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Storing Timber on Site

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Timber Decking

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Timber Cladding

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In The Garden

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How to treat timber

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What timber treatment do I need?

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Timber Fixings

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Flooring

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Timber Species

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Wood Coatings

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Converting the Loft

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Many of these assets are courtesy of the Structural Timber Association whose site contains other useful information and links.

Building A Timber Frame Extension

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Building with Wood – A guide to Self Build with Wood

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Some great ideas for Kit Homes for custom building

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Useful Self Builder Links

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Self Build Insurance: Managing Risk

Self Build Insurance: Key Requirements

Management of Self-Build Projects

Self Build Funding

Mortgage advice for self-builders

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Top 10 Tips for self builders

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Self Build Diary

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