We can help you source,buy,specify timber products for construction,joinery landscaping applications such as; Painted cladding Fire Retardant cladding Euro Class B Oiled decking General timber cladding Siberian Larch Cladding Treated Softwood decking Bulk or large project Timber requirements Machined Softwoods Machined Softwood Packs Aged weathered silvery grey timber Reclaimed Timber Thermowood Redwood, Thermowood Whitewood, Thermowood…

Origin Charred or burnt wood  (yaki sugi-ita, yakisugi, shou sugi ban) has evolved from a Japanese technique of preserving and enhancing the look of wood mainly used for the external building envelope i.e cladding. This is done with the use of fire, burning to create a  heat treated surface and carbonised layer around the timbers exposed…

There are two ways to specify treated wood – 1. by referring to the British Standard BS8417 or 2. by using the Wood Protection Association (WPA) commodity code system : Option 1: Using reference to the British Standard The British Standard for wood preservation is BS8417. This code of practice defines treatment by preservative penetration…

Never assume that any timber product that has a treatment colour pigment has been treated appropriately, the type of preservative treatment and amount of preservative loading determines if the timber has been treated appropriately, based on the final desired end use.Pressure treated timber is undertaken in a pressurised tank  (chamber or vessel) and pressures can be…

  The Timber Industry has a number of  Trade Associations, Institutes,  Affiliations and Partners below is a list of some of the common Associations and Partners in the UK. American Hardwood Export Council American Softwoods Association Architectural & Specialist Door Manufacturers Association ATIBT – Association Technique Internationale des Bois Tropicaux Automatic Door Suppliers Association BFM Ltd…

Question:        Can every species be fire treated to meet a class in the standard EN13501-1? Answer: Fire treating and testing is a long and expensive process. Generally, only popular commercial species and applications will be tested to the standard.Always check to ensure that the species, profile, construction etc have been tested and is covered…

    Most timber building products can be used in their natural state with no additional requirement for flame retardant treatment. Fire retardant (FR) treatments for construction products have come under the spotlight more so, cladding products after the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The number of fire-retardant cladding treatments on the market has increased in the…

  Timber has a large selection of species that are naturally durable and do not need any additional preservative treatments to make them resistant to biological decay. The vast range is available in many hardwoods and modified species ( including softwoods like Siberian larch and imported western red cedar). If choose a non-durable species, e.g….

  Any claims for enhanced fire performance should be covered in the scope of a fire classification report and a fire treatment certificate. Do not assume that if a fire retardant treatment has been applied and it will meet the standard. The classification document for  EN13501-1 is used by manufacturers and their clients to demonstrate…

Do  my timber claddings or ceilings need fire treatment ? What level of reaction to fire classification or class is required? In England and Wales, the fire requirements are covered by Approved Document Part B of the Building regulations: LABC Building Regulations Approved Document B Fire Safety Building Regulations are intended to ensure that a…

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