Outdoor timber: design & specification to extend service life
Event Type: Seminar
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2014
Location: Moda Events - Portside Level 2, Portside Wharf, 39 Hercules St, Hamilton
Event Description
The failure of timber used externally to live up to user expectations is a common complaint but the fault rarely lies with the timber itself. Appropriate design, specification and a maintenance regime will deliver real benefits and client satisfaction.
RSVP
21 November 2014
CPD Points
This event qualifies attendees for CPD Points.
Event Program
Attend this event to:
- Learn what timber species and grades work best for landscape & exterior architecture
- Understand best design practice for weather exposed timber structures
- Evaluate finishing and maintenance best practices to maximise performance
- Find out how to ensure timber lives up to client’s long-term expectations
- Appreciate why correct fastener selection is so important
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2.15 |
Registration. Tea & Coffee. |
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2.30 |
Welcome and Introduction - Rod McInnes, CEO, Timber Queensland |
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2.35 |
What works best: specifying the right product for the right job for landscape & exterior architecture - Ralph Bailey, Guymar Bailey Architects |
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3.00 |
Keeping up appearances: modern timber preservatives, finishes and coatings that extend service life - Steven Koch, Lonza Wood Protection |
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3.25 |
Afternoon Tea |
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4.05 |
Design of weather exposed timber structures - Ted Stubbersfield, Outdoor Structures Australia |
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4.30 |
Using timber outdoors: technical life-savers - Colin MacKenzie, Technical Consultant, Timber Queensland |
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5.00 |
Conclusion & Cocktail function |