Structural Timber Association

The Structural Timber Association (STAS) was previously known as UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA). They provide technical research and quality standard assessment to member companies across the construction supply chain.

The e-Centre
Cooperage Way Business Village
Alloa
STAS
UK

Website: www.structuraltimber.co.uk
Email: info@structuraltimber.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1259 272140

Documents by this publisher

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Series details	Title	Year	Status
Advice Note 2	Design life of timber frame buildings	2013	Current
Advice Note 3	Introduction to the construction of commercial timber frame buildings	2013	Current
Advice Note 4.1	Recommended construction tolerances for timber structures. Foundation tolerances	2014	Current
Advice Note 4.2	Recommended construction tolerances for timber structures. Sole plate tolerances	2014	Current
Advice Note 4.3	Recommended construction tolerances for timber structures. Timber frame wall panel tolerances	2014	Current
Advice Note 5.1	Allowable deflections in timber structures. Podium support structures	2014	Current
Advice Note 5.2	Allowable deflections in timber structures. Timber floor structures	2016	Current
Advice Note 6.1	Structural timber solutions: thermal performance. Fabric first approach to thermal performance	2014	Current
Advice Note 6.2	Structural timber solutions: thermal performance. Information for house builders addressing Part L 2013 updates for new dwellings	2014	Withdrawn
Advice Note 7.1	Robustness against fire. Design concepts for the in-service life of the building	2014	Withdrawn
Advice Note 7.1	Robustness against fire. Design concepts for the in-service life of the building	2021	Current
Advice Note 7.2	Robustness against fire. External wall systems and fire safety	2021	Current
Advice Note 7.3	Fire safety strategy (FSS) for structural timber buildings	2021	Current
Advice Note 7.5	Robustness against fire. Design of escape routes during the construction process	2014	Withdrawn
Advice Note 8.1	Fire risk mitigation - site security. Thermal imaging cameras	2015	Current
Advice Note 9.1	Health and safety, plus welfare. CDM regulations for STA members	2015	Current
Advice Note 9.2	CDM regulations relating to domestic clients	2016	Current
Advice Note 10	Timber frame construction. Timber stud frame separating walls	2016	Withdrawn
Advice Note 10	Timber frame construction. Timber stud frame separating walls	2021	Current
Advice Note 11	Timber frame construction. Parapet wall coping principles for structural timber frame	2015	Current

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