Essential reading on fire doors

Fire doors can be the difference between life and death of a building occupant, but their specification, maintenance and management must be correct in order to work.

How to seal plywood edges

Sealing the edges of your plywood panels is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the panel has a long life.

Is Blue Still Best? A Guide to Blue Roofing Batten

The colour blue has been associated with BS5534 roofing batten for some time but in the last few years questions have been raised about the quality of blue roofing batten, with some opting for red batten instead.

Choosing Plywood: A Guide

Strong, durable, and cost-effective, plywood is a popular building material. There are many different types and classes of plywood available, (and each with their own properties).

I-Joist FAQs

Need to know how to install an I-Joist? Looking for an I-Joist span table? Find the answers to these and other frequently asked questions about I-Joists.

3 ways to make your use of timber more sustainable

There is an increased emphasis on looking after and protecting the environment. In the construction industry, timber is seen as one of the most sustainable construction materials available. Right?

I-Joists vs Timber Joists

Plywood classes explained

We look at the different classes of plywood, class 1, 2 and 3, and explain the differences.