Wood Information Sheet 2/3-60 Specifying timber exposed to weathering
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explains the causes of weathering and its significance to timber performance. Addresses colour change, rate of wood surface removal, prevention through coating, and effects of extractives leached on other materials during the weathering process.
Document History
Superseded by the May 2015 edition. 2011 edition. Supersedes the 2008 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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