How to Design Durable Timber Projects

Wood is our most renewable construction material, but it is susceptible to degradation by a variety of living and non-living agents under the proper conditions. The most important factor in deterioration is water which is why buildings are designed to exclude it or, where that is not possible, use preservative treated wood.

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Access to the full webinar recording.

Access to a multiple choice quiz Which upon completion with a passing grade you will receive a Certificate of Completion, endorsed by the WoodSolutions program to be eligible for 1 formal CPD point.

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Professor Jeffrey Morrell briefly discusses the requirements for wood degradation, some of the organisms involved and then discusses methods for preventing wood degradation.