Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Service Environment

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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Assuring Quality – The Flame Retardant Treated Wood Supply Chain
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
Where a flame retardant (FR) is added in the factory during the manufacturing process for MDF, OSB or plywood then that manufacturing process should be subject to factory production control (accredited by a notified body). The product should carry the CE mark and be accompanied by a valid Declaration of...
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Wood & Retrofit: Good for the climate
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
Wood plays many roles in the fight against climate change. Energy-efficient timber windows and doors can help reduce energy loss. Using a sub-floor base panel below any flooring being renewed will help to keep heat in and draughts out. Wood fibre insulation has the advantage of breathability, reducing humidity and...
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Use class 2
Understanding Use Class 2 (UC2)
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build
Use Class 2 is for end uses where wood is used indoors, above ground and within the building envelope, but with an occasional risk of wetting (from plumbing leaks for example).
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Use class 3c
Understanding Use Class 3 (UC3)
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build
Use Class 3 is for end uses where wood is used outdoors NOT in contact with the ground.
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Use class 4
Understanding Use Class 4 (UC4)
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build
Consumer and contract law require that any product offered for sale must be fit for its intended use and a wood product impregnated with preservative is no exception. The minimum standards for the treatment of wood are set out in British Standard BS8417 (Preservation of Wood: Code of Practice). In...
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Good Wood Business Issue 11 – April/May 2022
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
The outlook for the timber supply chain is more upbeat for 2022/2023, with manufacturers predicting solid growth, and industry bodies including Timber Development UK and Glenigan painting a much more positive picture.
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Good Wood Business 10 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
There has been a lot of consolidation across the timber supply chain in the last few years: companies coming together to present a more cohesive face to the market and a wider range of products and services to customers. Trade bodies are no different. Timber Development UK brings together the...
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CPA – Construction Industry Forecasts 2022-2024
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build
The construction industry faces many headwinds over the next 12-18 months. On the positive side, construction activity currently remains robust, higher than repandemic, and output is expected to remain strong near-term.
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Good Wood Business 3 Issue
by TDUK|21 September 21|Build, Supply
The Construction Leadership Council set out its 'Roadmap to Recovery' some weeks ago, featuring three phases for the next 18 months, under the headings: restart, reset and reinvent. Most of us will already be well into the 'restart' phase as business is already picking up, making up for lost time...
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