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Behaviour of wood in fire
Describes how charring rate varies with density. Explains the terms fire resistance, reaction to fire, surface spread of flame, fire propagation, non-combustibility, limited combustibility
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Fire Resisting Doorsets
Introduces the concept of fire resisting doorsets and describes the individual components. Also gives a brief summary of the testing process from which the performance rating is derived.
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Flame retardant treatments for timber
Describes types of treatment available to upgrade the performance of timber products to Class 0 and Class 1 requirements
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Checking and specifying fire doors
UK Building Regulations require fire doors to have appropriate test evidence to prove their performance. Describes the tests and BM TRADA's product certification scheme. Looks at what can go wrong in the specification, supply and installation process.
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Timber treatments and finishes: An introduction
Timber can be physically altered and chemically engineered through the application of various treatments and finishes to meet demanding performance requirements. Covers preservation, treatments to improve performance in fire and various finishing treatments.
