Strength Grading

Strength Grading

Date Published

8 November 2024

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Edinburgh Napier University

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Summary

Due to the significant variability of characteristics across different woods, a strength grading system exists to classify timber that is safe and effective for use in structural applications.

An independently monitored system grades structural timber to uniform standards across the British and European construction industries. This grants timber consumers and users, designers, specifiers, and certifying bodies assurance on the quality of timber used in construction.

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