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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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Cladding

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Timber Cladding

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In The Garden

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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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Sourcing Sustainable Timber

Wood or uPVC windows?

Fire Doors & Doorsets

Strength-Grading

Span Tables

Roof Battens

Cross Laminated Timber CLT

Engineered Wood Products

Sheet Materials

Storing Timber on Site

Timber Decking

Cladding

Timber Cladding

In The Garden

What timber treatment do I need?

Timber Fixings

Flooring

Timber Species

Wood Coatings

Converting the Loft

Building A Timber Frame Extension

Building with Wood – A guide to Self Build with Wood

Some great ideas for Kit Homes for custom building

Useful Self Builder Links

Self Build Insurance: Managing Risk

Self Build Insurance: Key Requirements

Management of Self-Build Projects

Self Build Funding

Mortgage advice for self-builders

Top 10 Tips for self builders

Self Build Diary

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