Presenters Name:  Steve Koch

Employment Title: Commercial  Director Oceania

Company: Arxada

Biography:  

Presentation Title:  Timber Preservation, More than Skin Deep

Presentation Abstract: This presentation aims to provide an introduction to Timber Preservation in Oceania region covering the following topics:

  • What is Timber Preservation and Why is it required
  • Not all Timber is the same
  • Enemies of Timber
  • Timber Durability
  • Standards and Regulations
  • Timber preservative types
  • Processes used to preserve timber
  • Impact of Timber Preservation on Coating systems