We look back at 12 highlights of the Wood Protection Association (WPA)’s 2024 – and get a sneak preview of the organisation’s flagship event, which takes place at the Oulton Hall Hotel in Leeds at the beginning of May this year. WPA Commercial Committee launched. The WPA Commercial Committee was formed to give members a […]Read More

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

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