Adhesive-free buildings: an update on recent research
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Conan O’Ceallaigh and Dan Bradley report on the initial commercialisation of highly densified timber technology.
Article from Timber 2020 Industry Yearbook
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Contemporary non-metallic timber connections
In buildings such as swimming pools, grit salt storage facilities and agricultural spaces there is a need for the provision of corrosion-resistant structure. Timber structures are an effective solution in these instances. However, within these structures it is also necessary to use corrosion-resistant connections.
In recent years, interest in...
01/01/2012 | Research Summarie
Specification and use of wood-based panels in exterior and high humidity situations
Certain types of wood-based panels can be used in demanding exterior situations. However, they must be correctly specified, detailed, installed and maintained, in order to provide the desired performance and service life.
Exterior use covers a wide range of situations. They may be fully exposed to wetting by...
14/01/2021 | Wood Information Sheet
Timber in swimming pool hall construction
With its aesthetic appeal, thermal insulation, acoustic properties and resistance to the chemicals frequently used in swimming pools timber represents a straightforward choice for swimming pool construction. Despite its suitability for swimming pool construction, there are still a number of considerations to be made when specifying timber for the job....
23/03/2021 | Wood Information Sheet