Durability: The Where, Why & What of Timber Treatment

Not sure of timber performance under harsh conditions?  

Don’t know if you should specify envelope or pressure treated timber?  

Worried about the environmental impact of treated timber?  

Update your know-how by attending this free technical webinar to ensure you sign, seal and deliver the most appropriate, cost-effective, secure solutions for government and private work.  

Whether you design, specify, build with, or sell timber, attend this webinar to explore: 

• Tree growth and the link to natural durability 

• Mould, decay and wood preservation 

• Australian hazard classes and associated timber treatments 

• Common preservative treatments and environmental safety

 • End-of-life opportunities for timber in the circular economy  

Attendees will receive a CPD Certificate following this session. 

Please use the unique Zoom login sent to you so that we can confirm your attendance and issue your CPD.  

Thanks to our webinar sponsors, WoodSolutions and Koppers.  

This event is also supported by the Timber Preservers Association of Australia and the National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life.

PROGRAM

Understanding timber durability and protection 

• What does wood preservation mean? 

• How trees grow and the link to natural durability 

• Understanding Australian hazard classes and associated timber treatments 

Jack Norton, National Secretary, Timber Preservers Association of Australia  

Modern Timber Preservatives 

• CCA alternatives 

• LOSP and Blue Framing 

Elias Akle, Managing Director, Koppers Performance Chemicals Australia  

Fighting the enemies of wood: being safe and preparing for a circular economy 

• What is mould & decay? 

• Common preservative treatments and environmental safety 

• End-of-life opportunities for preservative treated timber and Engineered Wood Products (EWPs) within the circular economy. 

Professor Tripti Singh, Director, The National Centre for Timber Durability and Design Life, University of Sunshine Coast

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