In-Situ Timber Repair

In-Situ Timber Repair
In-Situ Timber Repair
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build
In-situ repairs are necessary when timber components in a structure are no longer safe or serviceable for their intended purpose. They can also restore the appearance, performance, and functionality of timber.
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Construction Site Timber Best Practice
Construction Site Timber Best Practice
by Edinburgh Napier University|01 November 23|Build
To keep wood products in an appropriate condition for installation and to protect workers’ safety and health on site, some simple guidance is provided in this knowledge sheet.
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use class 4
Use Class 4 treated timber: specifying, buying and installing
by TDUK|26 April 23|Build
Preservative treatment provides wood with added durability (against decay and insect attack). But, it’s a mistake to assume that all treated wood is the same. The level of preservative protection required depends on where it is to be used.
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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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Preservative Treated Wood
The Buyer’s Guide to Preservative Treated Wood
by TDUK|08 November 22|Build
The WPA Code of Practice for Industrial Wood Preservation 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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