11 January 2022 · 12:00–13:00 GMT
Durability and preservation with Lewis Taylor, Senior Timber Frame Consultant, BM TRADA
- Natural durability to fungi, insects and marine borers
- Types of insect and marine borers
- Natural durability classes and service life
- Wood preservation - when to specific and how
- How the length of desired service life is achieved
26 January 2022 · 12:00–13:00 GMT
Quality of timber with Phil O’Leary, Technical Manager, BM TRADA
- What do we mean by 'Quality of timber'?
- Difference between appearance grade, visual and strength grading
- Features assessed for grading purposes and how to measure them
- General principle of grading rules. Explanation of commercial grading rules
- Strength grading and strength classes
8 February 2022 · 12:00–13:00 GMT
Paints and coatings for timber with Peter Kaczmar, Senior Consultant, BM TRADA
- The need for coatings
- Weathering of timber
- Types of coatings - Paints, varnishes, stains, floor and deck finishes
- Common faults and how to avoid them
Pricing
TRADA members: Free
Non-members: £90 +VAT for the 3-part series
Students at member universities: Free
Students at non-member universities: £45 +VAT for the 3-part series
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