The design advantages of working with wood are as extensive as they are varied. From the Australian Timber Design Awards that showcase aesthetically wowing timber based designs, to nine-storey timber construction that utilises the latest wood engineering innovation, it is clear that while timber may be described as many things, boring certainly isn't one of them.
In Design Advantages, WoodSolutions takes a look at the contemporary uses and applications of wood, showing exactly why wood is the building material of today and tomorrow.
Durability - hazards
Information on the hazards that deteriorate timber during its service life and the ways to prevent them.
Durability - issues
An overview of some of the issues that can affect the durability of timber.
Durability - protection
Information on how to protect timber and increase durability.
Durability - treatment
Information on the methods and environments in which timber can be treated.
Environmental benefits of growing and harvesting timber
A simple overview of some of the environmental benefits growing and harvesting timber provides.
Fire resistance
An overview of timber and fire resistance.
Glulam presentation
This overview presentation takes a look at some of the applications glulam can be used for.
Grading and quality control
An overview of timber grading and quality control.
Growth
An overview of the growth of trees and natural production of wood.
Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)
An overview presentation on the manufacture, uses and properties of LVL - an engineered wood product.