Our experts on preservative treatment are the Wood Protection Association (www.wood–protection.org)
Our experts on finishes and coatings are the British Woodworking Federation
This section gives you information on Use Classes so that you can be sure to use the right timber for the job, whether untreated or pressure-treated with preservative in the factory. You’ll also find information here about Coatings.
For further information on treatment email info@wood-protection.org
For further information on finishes and coatings email bwf@bwf.org.uk or call 0844 209 2610.
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Wood Coatings and Preservatives
This CPD feature has been produced by Wood Campus in co-operation with the Wood Protection Association, and accredited by the RIBA. It details issues around durability, classification and selection, and goes on to look at design and choice of species affect coatings performance; the different types of coatings and finishes; exposure conditions and planned maintenance.
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Fire Safety and FR-Rated Timber
A comprehensive multi-part CPD module created with the Wood Protection Association in co-operation with the LABC. Provides learning for Building Control Officers, structural engineers, architects and architectural technicians to ensure FR treated wood complies with Building Regulations.
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