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How Much Does Glulam Cost?
Glulam can cost as little as £12 ex VAT for a 500mm beam at 225mm depth using 90mm timber, through to nearing £1000 ex VAT per beam for one spanning...
How Much Does Glulam Cost?
Glulam can cost as little as £12 ex VAT for a 500mm beam at 225mm depth using 90mm timber, through to nearing £1000 ex VAT per beam for one spanning...

Do You Need a Crane to Unload & Fit Trusses?
When purchasing trusses, you might be tempted to cut costs by not hiring a crane, forklift or farm vehicle to unload and fit your trusses (most, if not all, manufacturers...
Do You Need a Crane to Unload & Fit Trusses?
When purchasing trusses, you might be tempted to cut costs by not hiring a crane, forklift or farm vehicle to unload and fit your trusses (most, if not all, manufacturers...

Do Roof Trusses Need to be Treated?
We often get asked whether roof trusses need to be treated, and the simple answer is no, unless you live in the areas marked by the map below. If you...
Do Roof Trusses Need to be Treated?
We often get asked whether roof trusses need to be treated, and the simple answer is no, unless you live in the areas marked by the map below. If you...

Posi-Joists vs. I-Joists: Which One Should You ...
Choosing the right joist system for your construction project is a critical decision that impacts structural integrity, ease of installation and overall project efficiency. In this blog we’ll go through...
Posi-Joists vs. I-Joists: Which One Should You ...
Choosing the right joist system for your construction project is a critical decision that impacts structural integrity, ease of installation and overall project efficiency. In this blog we’ll go through...

How to Choose the Right Roof Truss for Your Home
Selecting the right roof truss is a crucial step in any construction project. Roof trusses are not just structural components; they determine the aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of your...
How to Choose the Right Roof Truss for Your Home
Selecting the right roof truss is a crucial step in any construction project. Roof trusses are not just structural components; they determine the aesthetics, functionality and energy efficiency of your...

How Far Can a Roof Truss Span?
Trusses have revolutionised the way we build, from decreasing the cost and increasing the strength for regular homes, to allowing us to construct monumental bridges, stadiums and halls that wouldn't...
How Far Can a Roof Truss Span?
Trusses have revolutionised the way we build, from decreasing the cost and increasing the strength for regular homes, to allowing us to construct monumental bridges, stadiums and halls that wouldn't...