Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2013. Timberpride is a cut above the rest when it comes to Structural Grading, as we have our own in-house TRADA Grader (TRADA meaning Timber Research and Development Association – Fancy, right?!) We offer specialist timber industry training courses run by our experts in timber technology, timber frame, structural engineering and Eurocodes. A. Timber can be used effectively in a variety of ways to improve the performance of any loft conversion, including helping to ensure compliance with Building Regulations. This specialist service is designed to benefit all users of timber frame, ensuring that timber buildings are constructed in accordance with specifications and best practice throughout the build process. 01/01/2013 | Magazine Article . Close. The annual publication of the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) includes topical and technical features on all aspects of building and designing with timber. BM TRADA website uses cookies to improve user experience. By using our website you consent to all cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy. A. TRADA Wood Information Sheets - all available through TRADA – www.trada.co.uk Tel: 01494 569600 Q. Q. I Agree . Levelling out Sole Plates: Only when the … Timber in loft conversions. Throughout the day, attendees will hear directly from experts in the timber, civil engineering and fire industries who will offer their insights and practical advice for both conventional … Strictly speaking, every piece of timber supplied for a structural application must have a CE certificate of conformity so that the finished … BM TRADA Talks Timber is aimed at structural and consulting engineers, architects, developers and project managers and will be held on Tuesday 9 July from 9am to 4.30pm at the Royal Geographical Society in London. Only timber that has a mean moisture content of 20%, or less without any measurement exceeding 24%, at the time of grading can be stamped DRY GRADED. BM TRADA’s frameCHECK service can aid with this, providing third party expert timber consultancy advice on the design and build quality of timber frame buildings. The MOU was signed on October 2020 and work has begun to conduct due diligence … The Governing Boards of the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) and the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to align the strategies and activities of each organisation with a view toward a merger of the two organisations.. No. Are there any … Read More. Can wet timber be marked DRY GRADED on the basis that it will probably air dry to below 20% before reaching the customer? Read on to find out why this is important and how it can help you.