Understanding Structural Terms for Your Glulam Project

Understanding Structural Terms for Your Glulam Project

Understanding Structural Terms for Your Glulam Project BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE When you’re planning a glulam roof structure, you’ll notice a web of beams and supports working together, each with its own name and purpose. Terms like rafters, purlins,...
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 and fire safety: The burning questions you’re right to ask BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE What’s the risk? You don’t need to be a safety expert to see a possible link between timber and fire and then have questions about a building’s safety. You’re right to do so, and...
From Forest Management to Glulam Manufacturing: A Learning Journey

From Forest Management to Glulam Manufacturing: A Learning Journey

From Forest Management to Glulam Manufacturing: A Learning Journey BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE 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...
What is engineered timber?

What is engineered timber?

What is engineered timber? BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE Your projects rely on the quality of your building materials, and engineered timber is a great option for many projects. However, engineered timber is a broad term that can apply to several building materials,...
Specifying Glulam for Your Project: What You Need to Know

Specifying Glulam for Your Project: What You Need to Know

Specifying Glulam for Your Project: What You Need to Know BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE We’re seeing more and more architects, contractors and property owners eager to incorporate glulam (glued-laminated timber) or CLT (cross-laminated timber) into their projects. The...
Glulam Species: Why choose European Oak for your glulam project?

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

Glulam Species: Why choose European Oak for your glulam project? BACK TO BLOG MAIN PAGE “The wise old oak…” There’s a reason why we talk about “mighty oaks from little acorns grow”. The European oak tree has been a presence in our landscape and...