Use Class 4 treated timber: specifying, buying and installing

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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Designing Timber
Designing Timber | Issue 03
by Liam Macandrew|26 April 23|Build, Design
Third edition of Designing Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to architects, designers and anyone working with timber. If last month's Futurebuild conference is anything to go by, the world is waking up to the fact that timber really is the future of construction; This and more...
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Skills Action Plan
by Edinburgh Napier University|08 March 23|Corporate, Education
The Timber Skills Action plan provides an industry-agreed breakdown of the skills and knowledge required for building with timber.
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Designing timber
Designing Timber | Issue 02
by Matt Milton|13 February 23|Build, Design
Second edition of Designing Timber, a magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to architects, designers and anyone working with timber.
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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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Timber Decking Handbook 2022
by TDUK|26 October 22|Build, Design
This handbook aims to provide definitive guidance, as well as design inspiration, in a clear and easy to follow format. If some of the terms used are unfamiliar then the Glossary at the back of the handbook is a handy reference. The publication aligns with British Standards where applicable, making...
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The Builder’s Guide to Plywood
by Swedish Wood|21 September 22|Build
Plywood is a highly versatile building material which spans a wide range of applications from wall and floor sheathing to designer interiors and glider fuselages. There are many types of plywood available, including specialist tropical veneers such as marine plywood which, while having very good weather resistance and strength properties,...
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Designing Timber - issue 1
Designing Timber | Issue 01
by TDUK|01 September 22|Build, Design
Welcome to the first edition of Designing Timber, a brand-new magazine from Timber Development UK (TDUK) dedicated to architects and specifiers who are interested in bringing timber into their designs.
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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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