A masterclass in wood treatment

masterclass in wood treatment
A masterclass in wood treatment
by Jennie Ward|09 March 23|Build, Supply
Gordon Ewbank, Director of the Wood Protection Association, gives a masterclass on why wood needs preservative protection. All mature trees have an inner core known as heartwood. This is surrounded by an outer layer of younger sapwood where the tree stores nutrients essential for its growth. These food reserves remain after the...
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A roof deck on top of the newly renovated Clifford's Tower
New lease of life for Clifford’s Tower
by Jennie Ward|08 February 23|Build, Supply
Soaring timber columns create an impressive structure as part of the newly restored Clifford’s Tower in York, which was shortlisted for a 2022 Wood Award. © Dirk LindnerTimber columns support the roof deck at Clifford Tower Clifford’s Tower, once the keep of York Castle, is a scheduled monument perched on...
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Guard against early joist failure
Guard against early joist failure
by TDUK|01 July 22|Supply
Timber Development UK and the Timber Decking & Cladding Association are working together to give merchants the resources they need to sell the correct components for timber decking.
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