Wood Information Sheet 0-13 Timber in playground equipment
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Factors to consider when purchasing or designing playground equipment components of timber or wood based sheet materials; covering service life, natural durability, preservative treatment, timber species, finishes and metal fastenings, inspection and maintenance.
Document History
Superseded by the September 2021 edition, with minor corrections. First published 1993. Revised June 2012 and July 2016 (with minor corrections).
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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