latest news from Wood Knowledge Wales
February 2010
Timber Cladding in Wales event 23 February 2010
WKW will hold the latest in its series of seminars on 23rd February 2010, the topic being exterior timber cladding in Wales. The event will be held at the Castle of Brecon Hotel, Brecon LD3 9DB.
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November 2009
Issues of thermal mass and timber frame not as bad as first thought
The UK TFA Preview for 2010 includes details of a recent study by Buro Happold into differences between timber frame and masonry 3-bedroom semi-detached houses up to 2080.
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WKW project granted with Glyndwr University and BRE Wales
Woodknowledge Wales (WKW), has, in collaboration with Glyndwr University and BRE Wales been successful in gaining funding under the A4B (Academic Expertise for Business) scheme for a feasibility study to identify issues linked to the use of lcoal timbers in the construction sector.
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Bridging the Gap event 8/12/2009
Woodknowledge Wales will host an event on 8th December 2009 at the Discovery Centre, Margam addressing the issues of local timber supply chains in constuction in Wales
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May 2009
TRADA release new information sheet on cladding
TRADA Technology has published a new Wood Information Sheet, Timber cladding for building refurbishment, offering conceptual solutions and reviewing weatherproofing, transmission of moisture, membranes, drained cavities, insulation and fixings.
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