Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Classification without further testing (CWFT)

fire protection terms
Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Classification without further testing (CWFT)
by TDUK|14 February 23|Build
In some cases, it is possible to classify untreated wood-based products without further testing as long as these products meet the requirements set out in the relevant harmonised technical specification.
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Flame Retardant Treatments
Flame Retardant Treatments for Timber – An Overview
by TDUK|19 January 23|Build
Flame Retardant (FR) chemical treatments for timber work by reducing its ignitability, slowing down the surface spread of flame and, as a result, reducing the heat released. This allows more time for escape in a fire situation.
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Laminated veneer lumber LVL
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) bulletin
by Guest Author|10 January 23|Build, Design
The European LVL industry (Metsä Wood, Pollmeier Massivholz GmbH & Co. KG, STEICO SE and Stora Enso) has decided to launch LVL strength classes. This bulletin introduces the classes along with other product and design provisions not yet covered in the respective standards.
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This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource.
LVL Handbook Europe
by Guest Author|10 January 23|Build, Design
This European LVL Handbook serves as a guide for architects, structural engineers, technical wholesalers, off-site element manufacturers, contractors, carpenters and other construction professionals, and as an educational resource. The handbook has been prepared by the Federation of the Finnish Woodworking Industries during 2018-19.
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Developed by the Construction Products Association, CCPI is in response to one of the key findings of the enquiry into the Grenfell fire which confirmed that shortcomings in product information had contributed to the disaster.
Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI)
by TDUK|08 November 22|Build, Supply
The UK is raising the bar on performance information supplied with construction products with Isuue 1 of the CCPI, published in September 2021.
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The WPA Code of Practice for Industrial Wood Preservation (January 2021) groups the applications for treated wood into Use Classes.
The Buyer’s Guide to Preservative Treated Wood
by TDUK|08 November 22|Build
The WPA Code of Practice for Industrial Wood Preservation (January 2021) groups the applications for treated wood into Use Classes
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TDUK – Our vision – Global Market Conference – 2 November 2022
by TDUK|04 November 22|Build, Design, Supply, Sustainability
TDUK chief executive David Hopkins, who led proceedings with an introduction to this exciting new organisation, which set to take a central place in the ecosystem as it embraces the entire supply chain.
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CPA – State of Trade Survey – July 2022
by TDUK|03 October 22|Build
Sales Growth Eases as Costs Remain Elevated
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Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Service Environment
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
It is vital that any flame retardant treatment incorporated into a building provides long-term, predictable performance backed by independent verification. Before specifying enhancement using a flame retardant, two specification fundamentals must be established: What reaction to fire performance is required? and What is the service environment?.
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Fire Rated Wood-based Products & CPR
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
CE marking of construction products (those and only those covered by a harmonised European standard) is mandatory under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR). Harmonised standards include guidance on the minimum information that should be included with the CE mark.
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