Publications
All our publications are free to view and download.
Please feel free to contact our help-line on info@www.wood-protection.org if you have any queries about any aspect of wood protection specification, quality assurance or application good practice.
Ten Top Tips for buying preservative treated wood
This WPA Check-List provides 10 top tips to buying preservative treated wood.
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Making the most of wood
How the WPA works to improve the value and performance of wood
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Flame Retardant Specification Manual
Publication Ref: WPA/FRSM E3 OCTOBER 2016
This WPA Manual provides architects, developers, project engineers and building control officers essential guidance about the flame retardant treatment of wood and wood based panel products. It will also be of value to timber merchants seeking to source flame retardant treated materials
The manual includes generic technical information about all aspects of flame retardant treatments for wood and wood-based materials for a range of service environments from dry interiors, to areas prone to humidity or condensation and for wood in exposed external applications. Model specification clauses are included along with the long established WPA commodity code specification system which is widely used in the construction industry.
The manual is focused exclusively on quality assured products with verifiable fire test and performance criteria that provide long term service life. In addition, products and processors certificated under the WPA’s Benchmark FR quality scheme are listed.
All of the treatments and treated materials described are commercially available and technically proven.
A feature of the Manual is a six-point Specification Check-list to help specifiers avoid the consequences of choosing an inappropriate or unproven flame retardant product.
This WPA Manual provides architects, developers, project engineers and building control officers essential guidance about the flame retardant treatment of wood and wood based panel products. It will also be of value to timber merchants seeking to source flame retardant treated materials
The manual includes generic technical information about all aspects of flame retardant treatments for wood and wood-based materials for a range of service environments from dry interiors, to areas prone to humidity or condensation and for wood in exposed external applications. Model specification clauses are included along with the long established WPA commodity code specification system which is widely used in the construction industry.
The manual is focused exclusively on quality assured products with verifiable fire test and performance criteria that provide long term service life. In addition, products and processors certificated under the WPA’s Benchmark FR quality scheme are listed.
All of the treatments and treated materials described are commercially available and technically proven.
A feature of the Manual is a six-point Specification Check-list to help specifiers avoid the consequences of choosing an inappropriate or unproven flame retardant product.
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Timber Flame Retardant Specification Check-List
This WPA Check-List provides a simple step by step guide to ensuring that fire retardant treatments for wood and wood based panels are fit for purpose
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Wood Selection Guide
This publication is designed as an introduction to the wood protection choices available to improve the durability performance and fire resistance of wood and wood based materials used in construction. At the heart of this guide is a chart providing a comparison of features and benefits of differing wood protection processes.
The guide points specifiers towards sources of more detailed information.
Publication Ref: GN10/12
The guide points specifiers towards sources of more detailed information.
Publication Ref: GN10/12
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Wood Preservation Manual - Industrial wood preservation specification and practice 2nd Edition April 2012
Publication Ref: WPA/WPSM
This Manual is an extensive guide to the preservation of wood and panel products using controlled industrial processes. It covers wood preservation selection, specification and practice and includes the WPA Commodity Code System of Specification.
This Manual is an extensive guide to the preservation of wood and panel products using controlled industrial processes. It covers wood preservation selection, specification and practice and includes the WPA Commodity Code System of Specification.
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Treated Wood Fact File
The Fact File looks at the the requirements of a wood preservative placed on the UK market and the specification, treatment and installation standards required to ensure a component intended for ground contact applications meet their desired service life expectation.
Publication Ref: Fact File
Publication Ref: Fact File
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Modified Wood Specification Manual
This Manual is designed to provide a generic guide to wood modification technology. It helps specifiers understand the properties of various types of modified wood available today and of how to specify heat treated or chemically modified wood.
Publication Ref: WPA/MWSM
Publication Ref: WPA/MWSM
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Code of Practice for Timber Treatment Plant
This publication was produced in collaboration with UK Regulatory bodies and is designed to guide those responsible for the design, installation or operation of timber treatment plants good practice techniques.
Publication Ref: COP/Plant
Publication Ref: COP/Plant
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Guidance on the treatment of Spruce Fence Posts & Stakes
Spruce is a species rated as resistant to preservative treatment yet it is low cost and widely used for sawn fencing and round stakes. This publication provides guidance for both buyers and those involved in placing treated spruce fencing on the market in how to get the best results.
Publication Ref: GN0109
Publication Ref: GN0109
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Dealing with Treated Wood Related Waste
This publication is for those involved in the business of industrial wood preservation. It is intended to provide information about current waste minimization options and regulatory responsibilities as a basis for decision-making.
Publication Ref: GN0209
3rd Edition October 2009
Publication Ref: GN0209
3rd Edition October 2009
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WPA Field Trial to assess the durability of British Softwoods
This information sheet describes why this field trial is so important to the UK timber industry and why those with an interest in growing the use of British Softwoods are giving this WPA project their backing.
Publication Ref: IS/FT
Publication Ref: IS/FT
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Use of Creosote and Creosote-treated timber
A Wood Protection Association guidance note
Version 8 / 2017
Version 8 / 2017
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Schedule of approved preservative retentions
Wood Preservative Product Approval Scheme
Schedule of approved preservative retentions
Date first published: 29 May 2014 Date of this issue: 16 Sept 2016
Schedule of approved preservative retentions
Date first published: 29 May 2014 Date of this issue: 16 Sept 2016
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