What would you do if you saw an opportunity to design and supply materials for the largest trussed rafter roof in the UK? The answer was clear for Acorn Timber Engineering Ltd, they tendered for the project and successfully delivered this ambitious design. The Extra Care Scheme is a development located in the village of … Continue reading “Designing (probably) the largest trussed rafter roof in the UK”

Nestled on the outskirts of Oxford, the Copper House stands as an example of how technical knowledge and creativity can be used to solve problems, and the importance of thinking ‘out of the box’ during critical moments. The roofscape, designed by Phil Morgan at Wyckham Blackwell Ltd, is for a visually striking home and spans … Continue reading “The Copper House – Redefining vertical roofscapes”

When the brief that is presented to you is of an architect’s roof design, and you are asked to manage the expectations, it can be a challenging position to be in. This was what happened to Pasquill’s designer Kristian Telford, who is experienced in designing roofscapes for care homes rose to the challenge and provided … Continue reading “A trussed solution for a steely problem at Mablethorpe Care home”

It is a nod to your expertise when a former client requests to work with you again on a new project. This is what happened to Richard Griffiths from Minera Roof Trusses when he was approached by a former client for his second Laser Quest project. The brief comprised of “creating a fun and immersive … Continue reading “Quest for the perfect bridge design”

Crendon Timber Engineering Ltd was approached to consult on a residential project for three exclusive homes in Cheshire. The customer had already received superstructure designs from a structural consultancy involving a steel portal frame-type construction with loose-cut timber roofs. However, the dwellings had highly complex roofscapes with intersecting high and low-pitch surfaces, hip ends, valleys, … Continue reading “Innovative roof truss design saves time and money for Cheshire residential project”

Timber engineering often comes into its own on projects where the cost and environmental impacts of steel are too high. So it was when NB Contracts approached DWB Anglia with a project where the client needed a large, open habitable roof space without vertical posts or large steel structures. Gemma Weston, DWB Anglia’s truss designer … Continue reading “Pushing the boundaries of complex roof design”

Refurbishing an existing building is never entirely straightforward. But when it’s also Grade II listed structure built over 180 years ago, any conversion project is a massive challenge, both demanding a sensitive and appropriate degree of restoration and dealing with the quirkiness of British architectural history. That’s why, when it came to restoring the roof … Continue reading “Peate ploughs on to create award-winning roofscape design”

When specialist carehome builder Lawrence Baker, approached Donaldson Timber Engineering for a bespoke roof design last year, it was obvious that an experienced designer like Sue Darbyshire should be given the challenge. Sue has just celebrated 25 years with Donaldson Timber and has been designing roofs for Lawrence Baker, based in Oxfordshire for over two … Continue reading “Safety designed into complex roofscape”