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Grading Hardwood was written to assist professionals and workers in the timber industry recognize and understand the significance of different natural defects found in hardwood. The book looks at what is included in AS2082 and importantly what is not included. The book includes many images to illustrate points being made and also includes case histories.The hardwood industry is quickly loosing this knowledge as experienced people retire and customers look increasingly to one stop shops for their timber advice.

Timber in Playgrounds guides a professional designer, asset owner and inspector through the different aspects of that must be attended to when bringing to fruition a timber playground that ages gracefully with a long service life along with low maintenance and, above all, is fit for purpose. It looks at the requirements under the Australian Standards tht relate to timber use in playgrounds and assesses their suitability and concludes that they give no design certainty and can even be very dangerous. The three species groups that designers are likely to encounter hardwood, cypress and pine in both sawn and round are investigated. Other areas examined in detail are how to engage with the ground, how to detail joints and timber preservation. The book concludes with a design checklist and a number of case histories.

This book will explain the possibilities and limitations of timber preservation. its primary focus is the Australian market and guides designers and specifiers through the relevant Australian Standards which have been changing over the years. The guide explains the strength and limitations of timber preservation and also what can and cannot be achieved.