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Specifiers and contractors now have a professional timber frame system that will provide a time saving solution for garage and carport buildings. The system by Finnforest is made from engineered precision cut timber and is said to offer the look and nostalgia of a traditional oak-style framed building. Finnforest say the system also benefits from the Beamlock system which is an adjustable post support fixing which helps cut installation time and, therefore, cost. The new timber frame system is a technically-advanced modular structure available as either a two-bay carport or a garage with cladded walls. The company also offers 16 models comprising of gable, hipped and barn-end roof designs.

Specifiers and contractors now have a professional timber frame system that will provide a time saving solution for garage and carport buildings. The system by Finnforest is made from engineered precision cut timber and is said to offer the look and nostalgia of a traditional oak-style framed building. Finnforest say the system also benefits from the Beamlock system which is an adjustable post support fixing which helps cut installation time and, therefore, cost. The new timber frame system is a technically-advanced modular structure available as either a two-bay carport or a garage with cladded walls. The company also offers 16 models comprising of gable, hipped and barn-end roof designs.

Wood based products supplier, Finnforest, has released its new Finnframe 3.0 software package. The company said this latest release will be instrumental in the design and conversion of floor plan to 3-D visualisations and will provide quick and accurate structural and assembly drawings. The Finnframe 3.0 can create floor cassette/panel layouts and production drawings for a single, standards-compliant solution from drawing board to the finished building.

Wolseley, the UK's largest distributor of construction material, and Finnforest, leading supplier of wood-based products, have combined to provide 50 deck and pergola kits and 30 other timber structures to pub company Spirit Group. Due to the smoking ban, and renewed demands for outdoor smoking shelters, the two companies have developed the deck kits to ensure they are fit for purpose in accordance with current Government legislation for provision for smokers.

The Soundbar System from Finnforest has been specified by Bloor Homes, for all its timber frame housing and flatted developments in the Wilmslow region, thanks to successful sound tests completed at the housing company's Wrexham site. The test results exceeded Part E relating to noise by 12dB for Airbourne and 12dB Impact, within residential compartment floors.

The Soundbar System from Finnforest has been specified by Bloor Homes, for all its timber frame housing and flatted developments in the Wilmslow region, thanks to successful sound tests completed at the housing company's Wrexham site. The test results exceeded Part E relating to noise by 12dB for Airbourne and 12dB Impact, within residential compartment floors.

The SoundBar System developed by Finnforest and Lafarge Gyvlon is said to not only exceed the requirements for Part E but also present a solution to time, cost and on-site efficiencies. The system comprises what the company says is the only engineered timber i-joist on the market, the Finnjoist, with a SoundBar board, exclusive to Finnforest, and environmentally-sound anhydrite screed from Lafarge Gyvlon. This enable housebuilders to construct a shallower compartment floor than the current E-FT-1 Robust Detail 4 layer system or even beam and block flooring

The SoundBar System developed by Finnforest and Lafarge Gyvlon is said to not only exceed the requirements for Part E but also present a solution to time, cost and on-site efficiencies. The system comprises what the company says is the only engineered timber i-joist on the market, the Finnjoist, with a SoundBar board, exclusive to Finnforest, and environmentally-sound anhydrite screed from Lafarge Gyvlon. This enable housebuilders to construct a shallower compartment floor than the current E-FT-1 Robust Detail 4 layer system or even beam and block flooring

The Finnforest Merk Theatre, conceived by Maverick Designer Tom Dixon, will play host to the Low Carbon Building Seminar at 100% Detail - the exhibition being held at Earls Court later this month. Using 6m high panels of Kerto, the company's laminated veneer lumber, the theatre is designed as an organic structure.

The Finnforest Merk Theatre, conceived by Maverick Designer Tom Dixon, will play host to the Low Carbon Building Seminar at 100% Detail - the exhibition being held at Earls Court later this month. Using 6m high panels of Kerto, the company's laminated veneer lumber, the theatre is designed as an organic structure.

For the Savill Building, Windsor Great Park, the largest timber gridshell structure in the UK, two structural engineered timber elements from Finnforest have been incorporated into the system of interlocking larch laths and oak cladding. They play a key role in the support structure by connecting the gridshell to a steel perimeter tube ring and legs reaching the ground.

Manchester-based architectural practice Warburton Associates specified two of Finnforest's engineered timber products to help deliver the award winning Acorn's Horticultural Centre in Edenbridge, Kent. The building has been built for charity CARE. 'Throughout the design we were committed to creating a modern inclusive environment, incorporating sustainable energy technology and renewable materials,' said architectural director Richard Ward. Finnforest's cladding was specified in the construction of the building, along with two 9m unguyed 6Kw wind turbines and other sustainable energy products. The company's Kerto is a high performance laminated veneer lumber that retains the appearance of natural wood. It is produced by continuously gluing 3mm thick, rotary peeled spruce veneers together to form a continuous billet.

A fully engineered timber l-joist, from Finnforest, has been incorporated into the Structural Insulated Roofing System (SIR) from Donaldson Timber Engineering (DTE), enhancing the low-carbon and environmental credentials of the product. The insulated panel construction ensures the housebuilder can achieve a roof with low u-values. The Finnjoist is available from depths of 200mm to 400mm and carries the BM TRADA Q mark, the CE mark and full PEFC certification.

Building designs for a four-storey timber frame construction on Corporation Street, Stoke-on-Trent, are being delivered by Lloyds Timber Frames with Finnforest's Finnframe Floor System. The system combines design software ? for the flooring to meet British and European Standards ? and the Finnjoist timber I-joist constructed with an OSB web held in place by two Kerto LVL flanges. Kerto provides inherent strength to the system with its layers of laminated timber veneers.

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Building designs for a four-storey timber frame construction on Corporation Street, Stoke-on-Trent, are being delivered by Lloyds Timber Frames with Finnforest's Finnframe Floor System. The system combines design software ? for the flooring to meet British and European Standards ? and the Finnjoist timber I-joist constructed with an OSB web held in place by two Kerto LVL flanges. Kerto provides inherent strength to the system with its layers of laminated timber veneers.

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Working in partnership, Avebury International, WAVE, Pattrick & Thompsons, and Finnforest have delivered 600 timber frame homes. Traditionally used as a floor joist, the Finnforest I-Joist, Finnjoist, has now been applied in housebuilding. Manufactured in the UK, it is constructed from a laminated veneer lumber, Kerto, and high quality OSB3 web, in order to deliver a high strength to weight ratio. All four companies worked together to use the product in wall and roof cassettes.

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Outdoor decking structures supplied by Wolseley with materials from Finnforest have been provided to the Charles Wells Pub Company. Around 150 commercial deck kits are expected to be delivered to pubs run by Charles Wells over the next few months. The kits comprise two design options, a gazebo styled building and a deck and pergola system. Deck boards have a grained surface designed to cope with wet conditions and resist insect or moisture damage as well as not requiring painting or staining.

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Lighter than the standard scaffold boards normally used, MasterPlank from Finnforest is constructed with Kerto laminated veneer lumber. The enhanced strength, achieved with the timber strips, means that new thinner boards meet safety requirements, while being lighter to transport. Derived from rotary-peeled softwood veneers, it does not warp or knot. The construction of the plank results in durability. There is no requirement for metal bracing and end banding which allows for a safer plank, with fewer inherent trip hazards.

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Developed to both improve acoustic performance and reduce build times, the SoundBar System from Finnforest is Building Products' Product of the Month for November. The acoustic flooring system consists of three key components - the FinnJoist, the I-Joist from Finnforest; the SoundBar, which sits above the normal floor deck acting as a sound deadening material; and a anhydrite Gyvlon screed from Lafarge, which is pump applied to offer the performance characteristics associated with a solid concrete floor. In tests the modular system on average exceeded Part E for airborne sound by 5dB, increasing to 10dB for impact sound. In terms of reducing build times, Finnforest believes that the system has the potential to cut floor installation time by a third. FinnJoists, SoundBar board and screed can all be delivered to site in pre-cut form. The finished SoundBar System provides a smooth finish that can be directly installed with tiles, carpet or wood flooring. As it is solid it also eliminates problems associated with movement or squeaking. The SoundBar System has been tested at a Bellway Homes site in Purfleet where 15 apartments were installed using the system. It facilitated a reduction in material costs including bricks, plywood, battens and plasterboard, as well as a reduction in labour costs.

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The conversion of a former Tropical Bird Park in the Isle of Wight into the Lake House Design studios has been achieved using Finnforest's Thermawood exterior cladding. The cladding is produced by heat treating Finnish grown European Redwood. It is this alteration in structure that results in a more stable, anti-fungal timber and suitable for exterior applications. On this project, it was used all over the house to provide a water-resistant skin. The main deck to the west of the house and the Japanese courtyard have also been manufactured out of Thermawood.

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Seven new log cabins along with three deck kit options have been added to Finnforest's Garden Inspirations range. The cabins can be used in a number of different ways, whether it be for entertaining, use as a study, a gymnasium or as a play area for children. Alongside cabins, a range of decking materials provide further options for garden landscaping. All products are PEFC certified.

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For the external cladding of Edgeworth Cricket Club, Finnforest supplied its ThermoWood product. It met the aesthetics of the specification brief as a clubhouse of traditional appearance and design was required. Engineered from Finnish European Redwood, it is produced by baking the wood at temperatures exceeding 200?C. The chemical changes that occur during this process provide resistance to moisture, insect and fungal decay.

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Following their criticism of the state of UK housing in the national press, George Wimpey challenged Wayne and Gerardine Hemmingway to design a new housing scheme with the same kind of budget. The Hemmingways accepted and the result is The Staiths South Bank development in Gateshead. Finnforest supplied Hemmingway Design with its Finnjoists to provide a stable basis for the flooring systems. Manufactured from Kerto and oriented strand board, Finnjoists are designed to offer a high strength to weight ratio that produces lighter, longer spans. As important for the Hemmingways were its environmental credentials. Manufactured from sustainable components, the Finnjoist carries full environmental certification.

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Timber components for the roof, wall, and floor of a private home in Dublin have been supplied by Finnforest. The house consists of a single skin timber frame that has been constructed off-site by Kingspan Century. FinnJoists have been specifed to enable a deeper cassette, creating a greater cavity and opportunity for more insulation, as well as for their environmental properties. Available in depths of 200 to 400mm, the product is constructed from Kerto and OSB web for a high strength to weight ratio.

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Originally erected outside the Architectural Association (AA) at Bedford Square, London the timber pavillion, made from materials supplied by Finnforest, is to be moved to the AA's Hooke Park facility in Devon. The pavillion is the result of a competition run by the AA challenging students to create a structure looking closely at technology and engineering.

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Approached by Tesco and Asda independently, Finnforest Merk is to supply the supermarket companies with new store constructions. Tesco is applying environmental policies to the construction of a store in Wick, Scotland. Glulam from the company is being considered for the structural and load bearing elements of this scheme, as well as panel systems to form the building envelope. Asda has approached the company for applications at two new stores that are being planned for Shaw near Oldham and Bootle in Merseyside. The store at Shaw could incorporate a timber frame while at Bootle panel systems are being considered. Glulam is a strong, engineered timber product which is suited to load bearing elements and buildings with wide spans.

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As part of the London Architecture Biennale 2006, Finnforest Merk has sponsored the London Metropolitan University's project at West Smithfield. Forming a helix structure of concentric circles, 140 boomerang shaped timber blocks supplied by the company have been wrapped around the existing statue in the garden at West Smithfield. The helix is constructed from Kerto, an engineered timber product offering increased structural properties, with individual blocks glued together to create a continuous structure. Designed by Je Ahn and Maria Smith of LondonMet, the temporary installation will be disassembled after the festival and its individual parts reassembled to create street furniture for the Corporation of London.

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Heat treated timber material from Finnforest can be used on either internal or external applications. Thermawood, engineered from Finnish European Redwood, is produced by a process of intensive heat treatment - subjected to temperatures exceeding 200?C. The chemical changes in the timber during heating and drying make it a more stable product that is also environmentally friendly.

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Finnforest Offering low maintenance combined with pleasing aesthetics, Finnforest has introduced the CorrectDeck decking product. Composite decking does not require painting, sealing, staining or waterproofing to keep it looking fresh and smart, the company claims. Made from recycled materials it is resistant to insect damage, moisture damage and the splintering and rotting that these factors can cause.

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Finnforest Developed to facilitate a co-ordinated approach to garden design, Finnforest has introduced the Garden Inspirations range. The range includes log cabins and decking as well as the company's decorative fencing, arbours, gazebos and landscaping timbers. These products are grouped according to themed aesthetics to produce individual collections where each matching component will complement the overall effect. Included in the range is the Meta collection which includes natural wood with aluminium features for a contemporary, minimalist look.

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Designed to offer an almost seamless finish, Finnforest has developed Synchrofit, a new engineered wooden flooring. The company claims that its superior fit and greater stability is due to its engineered three layer construction. The wear layer is of top grade wood at 4mm nominal thickness. This offers the qualities of a solid wood floor without the waste associated with a solid plank of hardwood. It is selected by a ?wood eye? computer, then by wood graders to ensure that each board is as flawless as the one adjacent to it. Each board has also been given six layers of factory applied clear lacquer, to provide high durability even in heavy wear areas. This ?wear layer? is bonded to two lower layers of Scandinavian spruce or pine. Synchrofit comes in a choice of wood species and in three collections: The Classic range comes in single wide planks and is best laid in larger flooring areas; the Contemporary range of three strip planks is designed for a more modern look; and the Heritage offers a rustic, natural appearance.

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The SoundBar System developed by Finnforest and Lafarge Gyvlon is said to not only exceed the requirements for Part E but also present a solution to time, cost and on-site efficiencies. The system comprises what the company says is the only engineered timber i-joist on the market, the Finnjoist, with a SoundBar board, exclusive to Finnforest, and environmentally-sound anhydrite screed from Lafarge Gyvlon. This enable housebuilders to construct a shallower compartment floor than the current E-FT-1 Robust Detail 4 layer system or even beam and block flooring

This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Finnforest directly for further details.

The SoundBar System developed by Finnforest and Lafarge Gyvlon is said to not only exceed the requirements for Part E but also present a solution to time, cost and on-site efficiencies. The system comprises what the company says is the only engineered timber i-joist on the market, the Finnjoist, with a SoundBar board, exclusive to Finnforest, and environmentally-sound anhydrite screed from Lafarge Gyvlon. This enable housebuilders to construct a shallower compartment floor than the current E-FT-1 Robust Detail 4 layer system or even beam and block flooring

This product appeared in Building Products more than 12 months ago. Please contact Finnforest directly for further details.