Resources

This guide focuses on multi-storey construction that utilises massive timber beam and column elements as the primary gravity load carrying system.

This guide helps to explain the benefits of cassette systems.

This design guide gives the background to specific engineering design of timber buildings for earthquake loads and describes how seismic calculations for bracing can be made.

This guide focuses on the detailing and layout of a range of common moment connections used between a column and rafter or beam for laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glue laminated timber (Glulam).

This guide discusses common design situations where design strength may be compromised and provides reinforcement techniques and design methods to avoid premature failure.

This design guide is an introductory design guide around the fundamentals of acoustics in multi-residential timber buildings.

This guide includes comprehensive information on how to design timber buildings with fire safety front of mind.

A summary of recommended errata applicable to the NZ Wood Guide: Reinforcement of Timber Members.