Wood Information Sheet 4-28 Durability by design
Publication Year
2004
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
The life of timber components can be extended considerably by attention to detail at the design stage. Achieving 'durability by design' requires a designer first to target and define performance and maintenance expectations and then to specify and detail appropriately.
Document History
Superseded by the 2008 edition. 2004 edition. Supersedes the 1998 first edition.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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