Preserving confidence in treated wood
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In his first-year review of the WPA Benchmark, Stephen Young reveals that the scheme is no fig leaf for treater or preservative supplier shortcomings.
Article from the TRADA Timber Industry Yearbook 2013
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Fungi and insect pests in timber
Due to its relatively cold temperate climate, the UK is not seriously afflicted by insect pests, with the majority of species known to attack timber restricted to tropical and subtropical regions.
This Wood Information Sheet outlines the more important types of fungi and insects which can affect timber....
28/02/2017 | Wood Information Sheet
Preservative treatment for timber - a guide to specification
The first decision to be made regarding preservative treatment is whether the use of a naturally durable species will satisfy the durability requirements or whether treatment is needed. This Wood Information Sheet aims to guide the specifier through the process necessary to reach a decision that will result in a...
23/03/2018 | Wood Information Sheet
Durability by design
Designers can considerably extend the life of timber components by attention to detail. Achieving ‘durability by design’ requires the designer to understand the performance requirement for the component.
In order to define performance, designers must:
- Identify an appropriate service life for the structure and components, taking into...
18/03/2019 | Wood Information Sheet
