What preservative specification do I need for cladding?
This depends on a number of factors including the species of timber and the design life of the cladding. BS 8417 provides guidance on the treatment of timber for use in the UK and allows a service life of up to 60 years to be specified. The Wood Protection Association (WPA) Manual ‘Industrial Wood Preservation Specification and Practice' included guidance and recommendations on the selection and specification for preservative pre-treatment.
For more detailed information about timber cladding, take a look at our book External Timber Cladding, a comprehensive guide to the design and specification of timber cladding.
We also provides a range of services for building designers and product manufacturers to assist with timber cladding queries, as well as training and cpd.
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