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A statistical tour of the wood panels industry

Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2001
Format: HTML Document


Global capacity of the major wood panels industry was over 160 million cubic metres in 1999. This article summarises wood panel production and markets around the world.


CE marking: Implications for timber products

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2007
Format: HTML Document

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This Wood Information Sheet explains the legal basis behind CE marking and the requirement to comply with the EU Construction Products Directive. The role of 'Harmonised standards' and CE marking in demonstrating compliance with the CPD is discussed.

Products which can be CE marked to Harmonised Standards currently are listed, as are those which may be found with CE marks via an ETAG. Examples of CE marking for glulam, trussed rafters and machine-graded structural timber are...



Edge sealants for wood-based boards

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 1993
Format: HTML Document

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Protecting board edges is a vital part of board performance in humid conditions. This wood information sheet gives guidance on suitable materials.


Introduction to wood-based panel products

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2003
Format: HTML Document

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Outlines the types available, their manufacture and general performance.
TRADA WIS 2/3 - 23.


Micro release - The use of microwave technology for the recovery of wood fibre from mdf

Publisher: Fira International Ltd
Publication date: 2004
Format: PDF Document


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This project was set out to develop a novel method for the recycling of fibres and particles from timber based board products. FIRA invented a technological approach utilising microwaves that would achieve such an aim and this research programme was dedicated to optimising the process and proving the concept at laboratory scale.


NBS Specification Clauses K

Publisher: NBS Services
Publication date: 2002
Format: HTML Document


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Selected generic NBS specification clauses covering rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/casings; rigid sheet fine linings/panelling; and timber strip/board fine flooring/linings. The clauses in each section deal with types, general requirements, fabrication, preparation, fixing, finishing and workmanship.
NBS Specification Clauses: K - Linings/sheathing/dry partitioning


Panel Guide

Publisher: PanelGuide Partnership
Publication date: 2009
Format: PDF Document

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Revised and updated for 2009, Panel Guide gives the panel user and specifier guidance and information on the use of wood-based panels in an authoritative and comprehensive manner.

PanelGuide covers all the main types of wood-based panel and gives information on the properties of each of these, and guidance on their application in a range of end-uses.

PanelGuide is aimed at construction professionals (specifiers, designers, building engineers, architects), panel manufacturers,...


Timber composites

Publisher: TRADA Technology Ltd
Publication date: 2002
Format: HTML Document


An introduction to wood-based compsite materials, including glulam, LVL, plywood, PSL, OSB, MDF, etc.


Wood-based panels - past, present and future

Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2000
Format: HTML Document


A review of the materials and the way the market will be affected by European standardisation.


Wood-based panels: Developing new markets through standards and testing

Publisher: McMillan-Scott plc
Publication date: 2000
Format: HTML Document


The development of new markets for wood-based panels relies heavily on research and testing. Outlines research in the UK and Europe.


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