Durability of timber reveals

Window and Door Reveals (window cills)

An independent timber expert has found that the new timber preservative Standard NZS3602:2003 has an error with regard to timber reveals.

A copy of the summary findings is below.

A copy of the full report is available by download by clicking here.

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Summary of findings:

"That those timber species which have traditionally and successfully been used for timber reveals without preservative treatment should continue to be so used".

Click the thumbnail below to open the summary page.