What is C16+?
C16+ (pronounced C16 plus) is a strength class developed by us to get the most out of the real properties of home-grown spruce. It is […]
timber grading
5 Questions for InFutUReWood – the use of timber in the UK
This is a longer version of a post you can find on the InFutUReWood project website. If you want just a summary – head over […]
An update to EN1912
Contact Dan Ridley-Ellis if you have any comments or can help with what is described below. Visual strength grading of timber is carried out according […]
Growth ring width and density of British spruce cladding battens
The UK has a British Standard for external timber cladding, BS8605-1, in which support battens are defined as timber components of a section, grade, and […]
Updates to EN14081-3,-2 and EN384
There is a proposed new version of EN14081-3 out for Enquiry, mostly to provide proper integration of the updated output control rules (compared to the […]
Research Assistant vacancy – InFutURewood project
We are seeking applications for the position of Research Assistant, Full Time – Fixed Term (2 years) Closing Date: 12 August 2019 | Interviews date: […]
Timber2019
The 3rd in my treelogy of talks entirely based on pun titles – the most egregious one of all.“Grading and abetting – does timber strength […]
Introducing InFutURewood
The InFutUReWood project website is http://infuturewood.info/ Innovative Design For the Future – Use and Reuse of Wood (Building) Components “InFutUReWood” is a new project funded under […]
Grading of home grown timber (summary)
Yesterday I spoke at the “Green Drinks” organised by SEDA and AECB. (The other main speaker was Nick Marshall, coordinator of the Association of Scottish […]
A quick summary of timber strength grading
The physical and mechanical properties of wood vary hugely – not just between species, but also within species, from forest to forest, between trees in […]