Moisture

A Passivhaus haven of timber tranquility
by Matt Milton|29 June 23|Build, Design
A timber-framed Passivhaus in Warwickshire, Larch Corner boasts some truly impressive credentials. Mark Siddall, of architecture practice LEAP, took on a challenging project and delivered an extraordinarily efficient building. It is 195 times more airtight than 2023 UK building regulations require. It is also a haven of timber-based tranquillity –...
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New solution to prevent plywood delamination
by Jennie Ward|10 May 23|Supply
A collaboration between Nicks Timber and Protek has created a range of products designed to prevent moisture ingress into plywood and other sheet materials. The industry has long been dealing with issues surrounding exterior-use plywood and sheet materials. Although these products are treated to enable them to be used for...
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The ‘boltless boathouse’ that’s up for an RIBA award
by Matt Milton|03 April 23|Design
This timber-frame boathouse uses no mechanical fixings in its structure. The boathouse, designed by Ashworth Parkes Architects, was inspired by traditional Japanese temples and ceremonial buildings. The pagoda-style curved roof is one of several Japanese influences in this elegant small project. TDUK members Carpenter Oak crafted the frame for this...
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Moisture content and durability
by TRADA|28 August 22|Education, Supply
Read on the moisture content and durability of timber, the different drying processes and the movement or shrinkage when in loss of moisture.
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Behaviour of wood in joints and connections
by TRADA|27 August 22|Education, Supply
Read on the behavior of wood in joints and how timber splitting, moisture changes, temperature and chemical interaction can affect
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Drying and moisture content
by TRADA|27 August 22|Education, Supply
Understand the important of drying timber and the correlation between strength and moisture content.
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Condensation control in dwellings
by TRADA|20 August 22|Design
Read on how condensation generated by occupants can affect new and existing buildings and what is there to do to reduce or eliminate risks created by it.
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Breather membranes for timber frame walls
by TRADA|19 August 22|Build
Understand the importance of timber walls designed to breathe so those walls would allow vapor to difuse through the structure.
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Specification and use of wood-based panels in exterior and high humidity situations
by TRADA|17 August 22|Design
Learn the use of panels and plywood in exterior circumstances where the humidity levels are high, so an inner view of service and use classes are explained throughly to achieve a better performance.
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Moisture in timber
by TRADA|17 August 22|Supply
Realize the importance of moisture content in timber and how it reacts and where it is best to work with.
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