Moisture

Timber Topics July 2026 | Hardwood flooring
by Jennie Ward|06 July 26|Build, Supply
Hardwood flooring is an increasingly popular choice for homeowners looking to add a touch of luxury to their home, making it a great stock choice for merchants. Hardwood flooring comes in both solid and engineered forms – the best one to choose depends on where the flooring will be used,...
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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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Timber Topics June 2026 | Roofing Battens
by Jennie Ward|04 June 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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Timber Topics May 2026 | Make the Most of Our Online Resources
by Jennie Ward|10 May 26|Build, Supply
At TDUK we’re continuing to expand our range of resources for merchants and the wider timber supply chain. From our online training platform Wood Campus to our Wood Species Library and Wood Products database, these offer accessible, practical information on the benefits of timber and how it can be used...
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Timber Topics April 2026 | Keeping Timber Stocks Dry
by Jennie Ward|29 March 26|Build, Supply
As the weather clears and merchants prepare for the spring uplift in decking, fencing and landscaping sales, there is one message that deserves absolute clarity: Use Class 4 is not optional, and it is not open to interpretation. Here, TDUK explains what merchants need to know to sell the right...
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Timber Topics February 2026 | External Cladding
by Jennie Ward|01 February 26|Build, Supply
As cold weather approaches, make sure you have sufficient stock of fence panels so that customers can fulfil any repair work if the UK faces heavy storms over the coming months. TDUK is also reminding all merchants to make sure your teams know the different timber treatment Use Classes, so...
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Are you keeping your timber stocks safe?
by Jennie Ward|22 July 25|Build, Supply
TDUK explores why correct timber storage and transport matter more than ever, and offers some top tips to help merchants protect their stocks and minimise wastage.   With hot weather becoming a staple of 2025, and as the percentage of Redwood timber being delivered to builders’ merchants is rising, the...
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PEFC - Mass Timber and Moisture event
PEFC shares free masterclasses on moisture in timber construction
by Liam Macandrew|04 February 25|Design
One of the most important aspects of building with timber is properly planning for how to deal with moisture. Poor management, whether it is leaving timber exposed on site, or otherwise failing to account for moisture during the design process, can result in future damage – and expensive remediation. To...
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Accsys: a report on the long-term performance of Accoya wood
by Matt Milton|28 October 24|Build
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Timber in Swimming Pool Construction
Timber in Swimming Pool Construction
by Edinburgh Napier University|12 September 24|Build
External timber doors must work in a demanding environment – directly exposed to varying weather and extremes of heat and cold externally, while contending with a much more temperate climate internally.
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