field trial

Forestry and wood preservation industry backs UK softwood durability field trial
by Jennie Ward|01 December 25|Supply
Major forestry and wood preservation organisations are backing the UK’s biggest ever field trial of softwood fence posts, managed by the Building Research Establishment (BRE). Established in 2015 to evaluate the durability (decay resistance) of fence posts made from British grown Pine, Spruce, Larch, and Douglas Fir, this field trial...
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WPA field trial ‘confirms clear benefits’ of treated wood
by Jennie Ward|27 June 25|Supply
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has published interim findings from its 10-year field trial demonstrating the substantial performance benefits of correctly treated wood in ground contact applications. The results show a marked improvement in durability and resistance to decay when compared to untreated timber products. In an online presentation to...
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