Preservative treatment of wood-based sheet materials

Guidance Note TW15

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Building Supplement

Series

Guidance Note

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.

History

Issue 3: January 2024. Supersedes Issue 2, March 2023.

Subjects

Publisher History

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.


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