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What record-breaking weather means for exterior wood protection
by Jennie Ward|15 June 26|Build, Supply
Dr. Jonathan Kirby, Research Scientist at Roxil (Safeguard Europe), explores the impact of extreme weather on outdoor timber, and outlines practical measures that can be taken to preserve and protect it. For decades, the biggest threat to outdoor timber in the UK was rain. Homeowners and building managers primarily worried...
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Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Classification without further testing (CWFT)
by TDUK|14 February 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.
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Understanding Fire Protection Terms – Combustibility
by TDUK|21 September 22|Build
There are four recognised stages in the development of any fire: Ignition, Spread and Growth, Flash point into a fully developed fire and Eventual Decay. During the early stages, when a fire is still becoming established, the important factors are: Ignitability, Spread of Flame, Smoke Production and Flaming droplets.
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