TRADA Technology
Misinterpretation of CLG guidance
TRADA Technology has been contacted by builders advised by Building Control that they might need to rebuild roofs and other structures if built using the BS 5268 version of its Span tables for solid timber members in dwellings, instead of the Eurocode 5 (EC5) version, as the result of a misinterpretation of guidance issued by the Department of Communities and Local Government (CLG).
TRADA Technology reissues ‘Timber external doors’
As part of its ongoing programme to update its Wood Information Sheets for ease of downloading online, TRADA Technology has reissued ‘Timber external doors’, which discusses aspects of design and site practice which affect the performance of external doors.
TRADA Technology offers thermal bridge modelling courses
TRADA Technology is offering thermal bridge modelling training to help meet the new requirements of Approved Document L 2010 Conservation of Fuel & Power of the Building Regulations (England & Wales).
Exhibitors invited to Timber Expo launch event
TRADA Technology is inviting potential exhibitors to the official launch event for Timber Expo on Wednesday 29 September 2010, at the show venue, Coventry's Ricoh Arena.
Workshops address ‘misunderstood’ EC5 connections
TRADA Technology will stage new workshops to address one of the most detailed yet frequently misunderstood sections of the new structural timber code Eurocode 5.
Relearning timber frame
Robin Lancashire of frameCHECK, part of TRADA Technology's Construction Services team, looks at the issues addressed in the latest edition of the industry 'bible' Timber Frame Construction and their 2009 training course programme.
