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.
Builders Resources
Wood & Retrofit | Good for the Climate
Builders
Leaflet
TTF Cladding
Handbook
TTF & TDCA TIMBER DECKING HANDOOK
TimberWorks
Case Studies
Preservative Treatment Guides
In collaboration with the Wood Protection Association (WPA), we have produced guidance notes to help you know the difference between each Use Classes and why we need them.
Buyer’s Guide
Preservative timber
Understanding
Use Class 2
Understanding
Use Class 3
Understanding
Use Class 4
Preservative Treatment Leaflet
Social cards
Share these social cards across social media, on your website, and with your colleagues to help set the standard for builders using preservative treated timber.
Use Class 2
Social Card
Use Class 3
Social Card
Use Class 4
Social Card
Use Class
Quiz
PUBLICATIONS
We work with other trade federations so produce information and resources for their members. Click on the links below.
Responsible Timber Sourcing Report
Read the FMB’s Builders Blogs
Guidance on Plywood Standards
Panel Guide V4
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
LVL
HANDBOOK
Solid Timber Manual 2.0
Introduction
Resources from our CTI partners
Interior: Contemporary
Design Inspiration
STA: TIMBER FRAME
GUIDE 4
BWF’s Design Guide
Timber Stairs
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
