Guidance Note TW15 Preservative treatment of wood-based sheet materials
Publication Year
2024
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Guidance on preservative treatment of wood-based sheet materials such plywood, particle boards, oriented strand board (OSB), cement bonded particle board, and fibreboard. Covers suitability, process selection and performance evidence, plus handling and compatibility with coatings and adhesives.
Document History
Issue 3: January 2024. Supersedes Issue 2, March 2023.
Publisher Information
Wood Protection Association
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is a not-for-profit timber trade organisation. The WPA champions and provides advice on industrial wood treatment technologies that enhance the performance of softwood products. Covering: preservative treatments, wood modification and factory applied flame retardant treatments.