Wood Information Sheet 4-28 Durability by design
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explores the ability of timber to resist various forms of attack, such as weathering, adverse atmospheric conditions and fungal and insects. Looking at expected life and component sensitivity, hazards and material behaviour, specification and principles for protective detailing.
Document History
Superseded by the 2018 revision. June 2016 edition. Supersedes the 2012 edition. First published 1998; revised 2004 and 2012.
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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