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Adhesives for furniture
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Performance of furniture finishes and surfaces
The performance of furniture finishes and surfaces is defined in FIRA Standard 6250, which has its origins in British Standard 6250: 1991 Part 3. BSI formally withdrew this standard in 1999. The withdrawal of this standard came about as result of a review of test procedures and a move toward harmonisation of standards throughout Europe. Whilst common agreement was established for the test procedures the goal of a commonly agreed performance specification across Europe has yet to be established
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COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) Data sheet
This data sheet outlines the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations with reagrd to timber and wood based products.
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Recycling wood
An introduction to wood recycling
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Joinery performance: work with wood, not against it
There are two ways of looking at wood as a manufacturing material. One can select appropriate species and exploit its properties through good component design or, as happens all too often, one can consider wood's unique properties as a nuisance and a hindrance to the manufacturing process. This route leads to failures which could easily be avoided through greater understanding and care.
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Introduction to wood-based panel products
Outlines the types available, their manufacture and general performance.
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Exterior coatings on "alternative" hardwoods
Exterior coatings on "alternative" hardwoods - a TRADA Wood Information sheet Provides the results from performance weathering trials of exterior wood stains and opaque coatings on 17 species of lesser known hardwoods.
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Moisture content
Wood will always contain some water. 'Green' wood, as felled, may be saturated, with the cell cavities full of water or sap, and water chemically bound in the cell walls.
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Introducing wood
Provides information on the properties of timbers and the terminology used.
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Moisture Content - Production & Storage
The following notes give guidance in this respect for wood based materials intended for use within UK interior environments.
