The strength of tiling battens (UK)
BS 5534:2014+A2:2018, the UK code of practice for slating and tiling for pitched roofs and vertical cladding, contains rules for visual grading of tiling battens. […]
strength grading
EN 14081-2 update (machine grading)
The much needed revision of the standard for machine grading settings, EN 14081-2, progresses. Much needed, because the current version is literally unusable – except […]
ISO standards for timber grading
It’s worth keeping an eye on what is happening with ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards for timber grading. This is covered by ISO TC 165 “timber […]
Update on EN14081-1
If you have been following the saga of Harmonized European Standards that have not yet been cited in the Official Journal of the European Union you […]
Free seminar / research update
Fri, November 17, 2017 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM General audience 1:30 PM – 16:00 PM SIRT sponsors only Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) 3 […]
New machine grading standard…
The results of the (second) CEN Enquiry for prEN 14081-2 (the standard that governs machine grading settings) are out. Approval was by 85% of the […]
Do not trust this blog (fully)
You will often find things written in books, webpages, information sheets, course notes, and webpages (including this blog) – which tells you what is written […]
“Wood Props” announced
We are delighted to be partner in the WoodProps project – which aims to maximise the value and use of Irish timber as their forests double production in […]
Re-grading of timber
Can you visually grade timber rejected by a grading machine? We know that it happens – is it allowed? More importantly – does it correctly […]
Research note – minor conifer species
Forestry Commission has published a research note with a summary of the basic wood properties information that David Gil-Moreno obtained in his PhD project. You […]