Maintaining outdoor wooden structures during cold winter months is crucial to ensure their endurance, structural integrity, and visual appeal. Considering the damp weather conditions in the UK, protecting the exposed end grain in structures like outdoor furniture, fences, and sheds is especially important, as these areas are most susceptible to rot and decay from moisture. […]Read More
National Highways Respond Positively to WPA Lobbying on Plant Operator Competency Standards Thanks to lobbying by the Wood Protection Association (WPA), access to highways fencing contracts for preservative-treated wood has been expanded. Compliance with the National Highways Sector Scheme 4 (NHSS4) Quality Scheme is a mandatory requirement for any business wishing to supply treated wood […]Read More
The Future of Timber in Construction Since the publication of this report, numerous discussions have emerged regarding the future of timber in construction and the role each step in the supply chain plays. Making timber accessible and affordable on a large scale—not just for flagship projects—will be vital in unlocking its potential as a sustainable […]Read More
The 2024 edition brings several new or revised treatment specifications into effect. For manufacturers, sellers, and buyers of treated wood for outdoor applications, there are two revised specifications that need to be complied with: External structural support applications (e.g., timber deck substructures) Out-of-ground fencing timbers This article explains these two changes. Treating Wood Correctly These […]Read More
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door’ is the famous metaphor equating quality with success. “But customers will only beat a path to your door if they are convinced a better product exists,” says Wood Protection Association (WPA) Quality Scheme Administrator Neil Ryan, who likens the “better mousetrap” […]Read More
Timber has been a primary resource for fencing and landscaping for a number of years. Affordable, natural, and aesthetically pleasing, it’s clear to see where its popularity comes from. However, timber’s reputation faces a constant threat from one key factor: inadequate treatment. Managing the risk with adequate knowledge Throughout the supply chain, there is a […]Read More
Back in 2015, the Wood Protection Association (WPA) commissioned an independent 10-year field trial of sawn, pressure treated British softwood fence posts. The results so far have been very positive. The WPA now plans to extend the trial until 2030 to gain further long-term insight into the performance of treated wood in ground contact. Field […]Read More
Pressure treatment for timber, has come a long way since it first began in the 19th Century as a method for protecting railway sleepers. It has since found its way into the consumer and commercial sectors, where its benefits for maintaining performance and aesthetics are equally valued. Koppers’ Celcure is the pressure treatment that has […]Read More
Arxada, a global, science-based leader in specialty chemicals, announces its wood protection solution Tanasote S40 has been authorised for use under GB Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR). With this latest GB BPR approval, Tanasote is now authorised for use as a wood preservative in 23 countries across Europe. Designed as a modern alternative to creosote, timber […]Read More
Octowood, part of the Rundvirke Industrier AB Group, has invested in a new Tanasote treatment plant to offer an additional choice of long-term wood protection to their fencing and powerline customers. This is a significant commitment by one of the leading creosote treaters in Europe to offer a modern wood protection technology to propel sustainability […]Read More












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