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July 2, 2009 – Pasquill, part of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution’s Timber Group, has launched what is believed to be the first timber industry website to include a facility where architects and builders can upload drawings and obtain product specification advice.

The new online facility is already proving popular with architects and specifiers who can now send their drawings to Pasquill’s expert design team via a dedicated section on the company’s new website.

Stuart McKill, managing director of Pasquill Roof Trusses, said: “Architects often wish to use timber because of its green credentials and its aesthetic appeal but they sometimes need expert advice about the performance and application of engineered timber products. Our unique drawings upload facility gives architects fast and convenient access to in-depth product knowledge and enables them to ensure specifications are accurate.”

The new online service is an extension of Pasquill’s design service for customers and supports the company’s commitment to providing unbeatable local service nationwide.

Now one of the largest suppliers of engineered timber in the UK, like i-beams, Pasquill strengthened its brand presence and national network at the end of last year when it integrated its business by merging with sister company RK Timber Engineering.

To view the drawings upload facility and for information about Pasquill’s comprehensive range of engineered timber products please visit www.pasquill.co.uk

Catherine Milner
Pasquill Roof Trusses
UK
phone: 01527 834648
Web site: www.pasquill.co.uk

UltraJoist, the super dry construction timber produced by Glenalmond Timber has had its superior spanning performance acknowledged by TRADA. The span tables produced for Glenalmond Timber by the industry research body clearly demonstrate that, for an equivalent cross sectional profile, UltraJoist will out-span an equivalent ibeam.

The tables, available from the website www.ultrajoist.com, were produced by TRADA to provide independently calculated figures for the innovative solid timber system. In some cases, for example, a 45 x 220 UltraJoist beam will outspan a 60 x 220 ibeam.

The span tables have vindicated all we have been saying about the performance of Ultrajoist and they enable specifiers to select the most appropriate size of timber. We have also had the timber sizer application developed which can be downloaded from the Ultrajoist website, it will perform all of the required calculations.” explained Fraser Steele, MD of Glenalmond Timber.

The more we can use real, solid, FSC Certified timber in all aspects of construction, the better for the environment. Solid timber is well understood, we have been using it for thousands of years and we know how it performs over a variety of conditions and over time. The only difference is that Ultrajoist remains dimensionally stable.” he added.

A full set of span tables plus the timber sizer can be accessed via the Ultrajoist website – www.ultrajoist.com.

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