When the best quality timber is unsorted
Language: English Series: Solicitors` Journal ; 132(4) 29 January 1988, 108-109(2)Publication details: 1988Subject(s): Summary: This article looks at the grading of timber and the problems associated with the specification of grades for timbers used in the building industry, which are often given confusing and contradictory names. Also describes the effect of drying timber which has lead to recent litigation on claims for damages. Concludes that more precise specification and scientific checking is required for timber to avoid further problems.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38698 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 12029-1001 |
This article looks at the grading of timber and the problems associated with the specification of grades for timbers used in the building industry, which are often given confusing and contradictory names. Also describes the effect of drying timber which has lead to recent litigation on claims for damages. Concludes that more precise specification and scientific checking is required for timber to avoid further problems.