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Glulam and fire safety: The burning questions you’re right to ask

Glulam and fire safety: The burning questions you’re right to ask

Glulam fire safety and evolving best practice – what you can expect from Buckland.
Building Better Train Stations: Why Choose Timber Over Steel for London’s Busiest Routes

Building Better Train Stations: Why Choose Timber Over Steel for London’s Busiest Routes

Why Glulam and CLT was chosen for two major station redevelopments for Transport for London.
From Forest Management to Glulam Manufacturing: A Learning Journey

From Forest Management to Glulam Manufacturing: A Learning Journey

Ten years ago, Richard Paton from the Southwest Forestry Commission team first brought his  colleagues to visit Buckland Timber. Last month, with a completely different team in tow, he returned – and the impact was just as powerful as the first time.
What is engineered timber?

What is engineered timber?

We mainly supply glulam and CLT, but we’re often asked about other engineered timber products. Here is a quick guide to the different types of engineered timber...
Specifying Glulam for Your Project: What You Need to Know

Specifying Glulam for Your Project: What You Need to Know

For many, specifying glulam for your project is uncharted territory. Here are six things you need to know.
Industry partnerships: Building sustainably with Buckland Timber to meet your environmental goals

Industry partnerships: Building sustainably with Buckland Timber to meet your environmental goals

We often work with some businesses on more than one project and build relationships as well as buildings! Having worked on several projects now with the Hemp Block Company, we asked them all about working with hemp blocks for your project…
Making informed design decisions; RIBA CPD from Buckland Timber

Making informed design decisions; RIBA CPD from Buckland Timber

We recently became an RIBA-accredited CPD provider, so we thought we’d share more about what we cover in our CPD and whether it’s a good fit for you.
Glulam Species: Why choose European Oak for your glulam project?

Glulam Species: Why choose European Oak for your glulam project?

‘At Buckland Timber, we've seen European oak prove its worth across countless glulam projects, combining timeless beauty with remarkable structural performance. Here's why it might be the perfect choice for your project... ‘
The full treatment with Buckland Timber – Why choose Nordtreat flame retardant protection?

The full treatment with Buckland Timber – Why choose Nordtreat flame retardant protection?

We are often asked about fire treatment, so we’re pleased to be working with Nordtreat to add a new product line to our range. Find out more here…
Glulam Timber Species: Which is better Pine or Spruce?

Glulam Timber Species: Which is better Pine or Spruce?

What is the difference between pine and spruce? How do you know which is right for your glulam project? Here are some details you might find useful…
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