Use Class 4 treated timber: specifying, buying and installing

by TDUK|26 April 2326 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.

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

by TDUK|14 February 2316 March 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.

Flame Retardant Treatments for Timber – An Overview

by TDUK|19 January 2324 March 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.

Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) bulletin

by Guest Author|10 January 2306 February 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.

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 2306 February 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.

Moisture-proof CLT construction without a full temporary shelter

by TDUK|09 January 2306 February 23|Build, Design, Education

The publication Moisture-proof CLT construction without a full temporary shelter provides guidance on how to handle CLT elements when building without a full shelter. It is intended to help project planners and builders achieve an industrial and dampproof CLT build.

Net Zero Roadmap

by TDUK|19 December 2227 July 23|Sustainability

The Net-Zero Roadmap project wants to establish a clear route to net-zero by 2050 for the industry. The roadmap highlights the key areas where the timber industry can make a difference.

Supply chain maps

by TDUK|15 November 2224 March 23|Supply, Sustainability

This free interactive step-by-step toolkit will help you complete Due Diligence on your timber imports, and comes with a free reporting template to get you started.