Fforest Timber Engineering Company Profile
Fforest Timber Engineering is an independent company specialising in the design, manufacture, supply and installation of timber frame structures, roof trusses and engineered joists. Fforest Timber was established in 1994 and is based in Swansea, South Wales and works predominantly throughout South, Mid and West Wales, Herefordshire, Bristol, Gloucester and the South West of England.
The skilled and experienced team have extensive experience in all aspects of trussed rafter design and manufacture and the company is an independent specialist providing superior quality bespoke products which are designed to meet specific requirements. Fforest Timber has seen substantial growth since 2000, when the design, manufacture and supply of timber frame buildings and Easi-Joist systems began. At this time, the company also introduced a contracting service for site installations.
Services
Fforest Timber offers a comprehensive range of services based upon individual requirements. The company is a full member of the Trussed Rafter Association and TRADA and is accredited with the UK timber frame Q Mark Plus. Fforest Timber has the capability to provide solutions for commercial and self-build projects and uses only FSC and PEFC certified materials. Full on-site support and advice is available via a technical representative and installation and fixing services are available for all products. The design team utilises innovative, state-of-the-art design software and offers project management and scheduling services. Timber frame structural packages are available which incorporate full technical design and manufacture.
Products
Timber frame construction is becoming increasingly popular as it is environmentally friendly and sustainable, is fast to install in any weather conditions, allows for unusual building designs and provides high energy efficiency. The design team is committed to working closely with the client and has created an unusual and diverse range of products.
The timber used for the production of the timber frames, joists and trusses has been treated with industrially applied preservative treatments which provide protection from wood decay and insect attack. The company utilises Vacsol Aqua wood preservative which offers proven protection and is approved by the NHBC, Zurich and leading house builders. Vacsol Aqua is a water-based preservative made up of biodegradable fungicides and insecticides. The distinctive pink colouration of the treatment helps to identify the unique preservative protection and can satisfy a desired service life of sixty years for internal building components and thirty years for external building timbers and joinery above the DPC (damp proof course) level.
The product range includes:
Roof Trusses
As specialists in the design and manufacture of trussed rafters, Fforest Timber can provide made-to-measure solutions for any building. The trussed rafters are fabricated in strict compliance with current British Standards and European Regulations. By using state-of-the-art production techniques with CAD design software, the team can achieve a competitive product made to an exceptional standard of quality.
Timber Frames
Timber frames provide an effective and efficient way of construction in a fraction of the time compared to other widely used materials. Fforest Timber offers a comprehensive engineering and supply service, creating open frame panels, floors and roof structures. Timber frames can be used to construct any type of building regardless of its size and purpose and includes individual residential houses, housing developments, apartments, schools and large commercial projects. The timber frame packs are delivered to site and can be installed by a recommended and qualified team of erectors or as a kit for a client’s own carpenter.
Engineered Joists
Fforest Timber offers the Easi-Joist parallel chord trusses which are made with stress graded timber chords. The chords are plated together with a precision engineered and manufactured component called the metal web to form the Easi-Joist. The metal webs are ‘V’ shaped 1mm galvanised steel sections and are combined with the integrated connector plates at the top and bottom. The Easi-Joist system blends the lightness of timber with the structural qualities of the metal web to create an opportunity for designing commercial, domestic and industrial floor applications. The spans can be equal to or exceed traditional timber joists and equivalent timber alternatives and offer improved damping and stiffness qualities. The system has been developed to make floor joist manufacture faster, more cost-effective and simpler to install and also enables the easy installation of service cables and pipes.
Fforest Timber Engineering is fully committed to providing self-build and construction professionals with diverse, innovative and sustainable timber designs. The company is continuously developing its computer communication, design and management systems to satisfy the increased technical and volume requirements of the client. The skilled and dedicated design teams are keen to provide assistance with every stage of a project regardless of its size and complexity. Fforest Timber welcomes enquiries and can offer competitively priced solutions for a wide range of applications. A quotation and fixing service is also available for all products manufactured by Fforest Timber. Detailed technical downloads are available through the website.
Timber Treatments
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