Our Guides
We produce a range of resources for builders and also for architects. We are also a member of the Confederation of Timber Industries, whose partners also publish resources specific to their sectors. You will find a selection below.
Architect Resources
CTI: How the Timber Industries can solve the housing crisis
Wood. The right climate for change
Wood for Good Lifecycle Database
Guidance notes: timber and flame retardant treatments
TimberWorks
Case Studies
Timber & species guides
These guides will provide you with a greater understanding and knowledge of different types of timber species and their capabilities.
A guide to grades of
British hardwoods
Commercial Malaysian Timbers
Guide
Properties of Popular Malaysian Timbers Guide
AHEC’s Sustainable
American Hardwoods Guide
Glulam
Guide
LVL
Handbook
Solid Timber Manual 2.0
Introduction
PUBLICATIONS
We work with other trade federations so produce information and resources for their members. Click on the links below.
Wood:
Building the bioeconomy
100 Projects
UK CLT
Interior: Contemporary
Design Inspiration
Resources from our CTI partners
BWF’s Design Guide
Timber Stairs
STA: TIMBER FRAME
GUIDE 4
STA: TIMBER FRAME
CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
videos
An introduction to Swedish Wood
Swedish wood and climate change
External Resources
Resources from external organisations to provide readers with greater knowledge and understanding of timber and timber products.
Environmental Products Declaration (EDP) –
An Introduction
Environmental Products Declarations (EPD) –
How to use
Environmental Products Declarations (EPD) –
Where to find
An Introduction to Breathability
Timber & Fire Resources
Fire is a critical issue in the timber industry, this section provides clear guidance and understanding of the fire treatment terms, specification and assuring quality in the flame retardant treated wood supply chain classification.
FR GUIDES
CTI Firehub
