Calendar

If you’re just starting to explore timber or want to deepen your understanding, the Timber 101 series from Woodknowledge Wales offers straightforward, fact-based guidance to help you make informed choices. 

This second session on moisture, explores advanced techniques for managing movement and moisture in design and specification.

Attendees will learn about:
•    Swelling and shrinkage behaviour in different grain orientations
•    Movement classifications and use classes
•    Accommodating movement in timber elements in buildings
•    Why moisture variation causes problems – and how to reduce risk

This technical session is suited to those specifying structural or exposed timber, or responsible for detailing timber components in buildings.