Flame-retardant treated wood : Are you meeting your legal responsibilities?

Flame-retardant treated wood : Are you meeting your legal responsibilities?
by Jennie Ward|11 July 25|Build, Supply
As part of its role as the UK Construction Products Regulator, the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is now actively reviewing how flame-retardant (FR) treated wood products – including timber cladding – are placed on the market. Several timber businesses have already been contacted to verify compliance. These...
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Accoya invests in the future of woodworking through BWF
by Jennie Ward|30 May 25|Build, Supply
Accsys, the manufacturer of Accoya wood, has sponsored the ‘Rising Star’ award at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent in the woodworking and joinery sector. As part of the sponsorship, winners and shortlisted candidates for the Rising Star award, alongside...
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Change of leadership at TDCA
by Jennie Ward|30 May 25|Build, Supply
The Timber Decking and Cladding Association (TDCA) has announced the appointment of Laura Qualters as the Association’s Director of Strategy, Communications and Membership Development. This key leadership transition is part of a succession plan that sees Laura take on the Association’s principal leadership role from Janet Sycamore. These organisational changes...
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10 reasons to love green oak cladding
by Jennie Ward|27 April 25|Build, Supply
Green oak cladding has always been the traditional choice for rural properties and outbuildings but has now become increasingly popular for modern and contemporary buildings. Here, TDUK member WL West explores the benefits of oak timber and highlights its top 10 reasons for choosing fresh sawn oak cladding. An iconic...
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Driving hospitality to new heights
by Jennie Ward|25 April 25|Build, Supply
Timber cladding has taken pride of place at an exciting new hospitality venue at Silverstone - with products supplied by Russwood. "This is probably the best place in the world to watch a Formula 1 car – I can see nine corners from here,” says British racing driver Jenson Button. ...
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The Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber is online!
by Jennie Ward|16 April 25|Supply
Packed with inspiring examples of stylish and efficient timber buildings, the Spring 2025 issue of Supplying Timber magazine is out now. Look no further for all the latest timber supply news, legislative updates, new products and top tips for building with and selling timber. The Spring 2025 issue is an...
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Join Abodo CPD on ‘The Future of Wood’
by Jennie Ward|03 April 25|Build, Supply
Join Abodo’s UK Area Manager, Lewis Marshall, at Clerkenwell Design Week for an in-depth look at The Future of Wood and thermal modification in London. Date: Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Time: 10:00am – 11:00am (GMT, UK) Venue: Design Meets, Spa Fields, Northampton Road EC1R 0DF In this CPD educational presentation,...
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Accoya cladding specified for Northumberland retail park
by Jennie Ward|24 March 25|Build, Supply
Willowburn Retail Park in Alnwick, Northumberland, offers a mix of big-name brands and charming independent retailers. Designed to create a modern and sustainable retail destination, the development aims to enhance the local shopping experience while complementing North Northumberland’s natural surroundings. Projekt Architects, the firm behind the retail park's design, envisioned...
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Lunawood offers grey cladding masterclass
by Jennie Ward|06 February 25|Design
Lunawood is hosting a webinar on 'Mastering Grey Cladding with Lunawood ThermoWood' on Wednesday 12 February at 3pm. The 45-minute webinar will explore the differences between naturally weathered and instant grey cladding, showcasing Lunawood’s sustainable solutions. Hosted by Matias Laaksonen, Design and Product Manager of Lunawood, attendees will learn how they...
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Cladding designers should ‘improve their knowledge of flame-retardant treatments’, warns WPA
by Jennie Ward|27 January 25|Corporate, Design, Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is calling on timber cladding designers to improve their knowledge about the specification of flame-retardant treatments, in response to the publication of a report on fires involving thermally modified wood. The WPA's statement comes following the report on the Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures UK...
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