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Information Paper 14/01 Durability of timber in ground contact
Publication Year
2001
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Reports recent findings from a programme of testing at BRE to benchmark the performance of timber in ground contact. It concludes that most of the new hardwood species becoming available in the UK are of limited durability. It recognises, though, that treatment can extend the service life of many softwood species. This paper complements IP 6/99, IP 2/01 and Digest 429.
Author
Suttie, E. D.
ISBN
9781860814907
Publisher Information
BRE
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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Bracknell
BRE
UK
