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Information Paper 9/96 Preservative-treated timber: checking compliance with new European Standards
Publication Year
1996
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explains the mechanism recommended in European Standards for checking treated timber for compliance with results-type specifications. This includes procedures for obtaining a representative sample to assess penetration and retention of preservative. The availability of suitable analytical methods for qualitative and quantitative determination of wood preservatives in treated timber is discussed.
Author
Orsler, R. J.
ISBN
9781860811203
Publisher Information
BRE
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