Timber Decay and Preservation

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Presentation on Timber Decay 
Know the signs, differences between Wet Rot and Dry Rot and treatment of both. 


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 Videos on Timber Decay
Wet Rot attack in Floor Joists (4.48) 

This video shows an excellent example of a Wet Rot Fungal attack. Before you watch the video write down what conditions would have led to this Fungal attack. What can be done to prevent similar events from occurring? 

 Dry Rot (4.48 Mins.) 
This video shows how devastating a Dry Rot attack can be. Can you identify the various stages of the cycle? 
How would you recommend treating this fungal attack?  
The Truth about Wood Rot (10.35) Watch this video carefully. Is everything he is saying correct, is this a credible video. Having read the presentations on Timber decay do you agree with everything said in this video? 
Timberwise  Overview of Dry Rot (7.20 Mins.) 
Another sample of dry rot. See if you can spot the desk legs!!

How to identify and Treat Wet and Dry Rot (1.54 Mins.)

Get more information from TRADA sheets. 

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In 2021 TRADA merged with Timber Trade Federation to form the new organisation Timber Development UK. 

Revision Test Your Knowledge 

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Preservation
Presentation on Preservation 
Know the types of preservative method of application 
Pressure and non pressure treatment
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Video on Wood Treating Process 
 Pressure Treating Wood at Viance (4.42m)
What is Pressure Treated Wood? (5.38 Mins)
Using Shou Sugi Ban to treat wood (6.54 Mins)
Two good videos below from Inspire woodcraft subscribe to their Channel to see some other good tips and ideas. 
How to stain burnt wood (15.15 Mins)
How to select the best wood for burning (7.32 Mins)
Revision Test Your Knowledge 

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Revision and Practice Questions 
Test your knowledge and see if you can answer the questions opposite. Check back on the notes to see if you are correct. 
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Timber Decay and Preservation Information Sheets
PDF from TRADA on Fungi and Insect pests in Timber.


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PDF from TRADA on Timber Preservation.
PDF from Choose & Use on Treated Timber 
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