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Construction of the wall cavity structure is vitally important when using timber cladding to ensure still air can be properly ventilated and any moisture can be drawn away from the wall correctly. This is particularly the case in both cooler damp or high humidity climates. The design of the cavity in new structures should incorporate …
Last month the Victorian government decided to bring forward their decision to end native logging in Victoria 6 years early and to cease all operations as of Jan 1st 2024. The reality is this has already happened and mills haven’t received any hardwood logs from Victorian Forests since November 2022. This is a short sighted …
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What is Leaching or Tanning Bleed? Leaching or tannin bleed, is when weather exposed timber cladding, screening, decking or structural timbers bleeds brown extractives onto the surrounding surfaces. It is important to be mindful of the consequences of tannin bleed when planning your build. Tannins are natural extractives present in most timbers which leech during …
What is Iron Staining? Iron stain, is a blue–black or grey discoloration that can occur on nearly all timber. The discoloration is caused by a chemical reaction between extractives in the wood and iron in steel products, such as nails, screws, fasteners, metal chains and other appendages. This often occurs after rain or dew, when …
It is extremely important that the best building practice is employed when designing and laying a deck. Size and profile of deck boards should be an important consideration. There are a number of species to choose from that have different strengths, durability ratings and also colour tones. Try to avoid a mixed species deck of different durability ratings as …
In the building industry every project will have unique design and construction requirements. Accurate and detailed documentation of the most suitable structural design will assist greatly in minimising construction problems and challenges and ensure projects are completed in a timely manner. The correct design will support the interpretation of the client brief and work within …
Radial Sawing was specifically designed to maximise the recovery of sawn timber from smaller logs. As such, Radial Sawing has a range of both environmental and technical benefits. Where conventional sawing methods require large diameter logs Radial Sawing technology helps make native hardwood plantations logs more viable by maximising the yield of high value timber …
A PLAN to move away from native logged timber to plantation timber is driving Victoria’s newest timber mill. KATH SULLIVAN less than 2 min readApril 21, 2017 – 12:00AM The Weekly Times A Plan to move away from native logged timber to plantation timber is driving Victoria’s newest timber mill. Radial Timbers will officially open …
Developing an understanding of the behaviour and properties of timber will provide an increased knowledge that can be applied when making decisions relating to the required performance of timber. In general, there are two main factors which influence a timbers in-service performance. The first is the natural durability of the particular species, and the other …
Precoating before installation is an important step in ensuring the longevity of both the performance and appearance of your timber. Radial Timber can pre-treat your timber in a range of options to suit the aesthetic you are trying to achieve whilst also protecting your timber for years to come. Why You Should Precoat Your Timber? …
