Provides the result from performance weathering trials of exterior wood stains and opaque coatings on 17 species of 'lesser known, or alternative hardwoods. Data or references to data on the properties of the timbers are also...
This Wood Information Sheet (WIS) describes the dowel-type fasteners: nails, staples, screws, dowels and bolts. These fasteners can be CE marked in accordance with BS EN 14592. With these fasteners, the magnitude of load transfer...
All forms of construction need to comply with the fire performance requirements laid down by national building regulations. Timber frame dwelling have no difficulty in meeting the required levels, given correct design, standards...
Gives guidance on assessing the suitability of existing doors for upgrading to give a 20 or 30 minute fire resistance performance, comparable with that of purpose-made fire doors. Upgrading to 60 minutes performance will rarely...