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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
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
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
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?
‘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?
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?
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…

Glulam Frame Design: Scope, span, sizes and benefits when building with Buckland
What is a glulam timber frame, what is involved in its design and when would you choose to use one for your project?

Meet the team – Lisa Pryce, Peter Haley and Peter Theobald
We love welcoming new people into the Buckland Timber team. New ideas and fresh perspectives keep a business moving forward, so we’re delighted to have found these good ones.

Buckland Timber: Building a picture of pricing and costs for your project
A glulam frame does not a house make. How much will the whole thing cost and what is involved? Here is some insight into what you can expect and how to go about building a picture of the costs for your project.
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