One of seven expert-led webinars in the Woodknowledge Wales Timber 101 series – understanding timber, from tree to specification.
Session 6: Natural durability
Durability is one of the key considerations in long-term timber performance. This session introduces the natural durability of different species and explains how to make appropriate choices.
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The Timber 101 series is a free, expert-led introduction to timber as a construction material, designed to support informed and confident decision-making across the built environment. From architects and engineers to contractors, students and DIY builders, this series is open to anyone looking to understand how timber works – and how to use it well.
Each webinar stands alone but together they form a comprehensive grounding in the correct selection, specification and application of timber.
2025 Timber 101 dates:
Session 1: Specifying and selecting timber – what’s the criteria? (3 September)
Session 2: Trees to commercial timber species (17 September)
Session 3: Wood material structure and properties (1 October)
Session 4: Moisture in timber (15 October)
Session 5: Understanding and how to account for moisture in wood (5 November)
Session 6: Natural durability (19 November)
Session 7: Quality of timber – perception and confusion (3 December)