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Timber industry organisations release statements following roofing batten ‘chemical burns’ allegations
25 January, 2024
Timber sector organisations Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) have released statements after a news story on Roofing Today outlined apparent incidents of builders receiving chemical burns and other health risks after handling treated roofing battens.
Preserving a good reputation
19 December, 2023
The WPA looks at third party accreditation and why it should matter to timber treaters
Testing for a safer future
19 December, 2023
As part of the extensive series of regulatory, service and market reviews in the wake of the Grenfell tragedy, an Independent Review of the Construction Products Testing Regime was published this summer. In this article, Gordon Ewbank of the Wood Protection Association summarises the key conclusions and implications for the timber sector
WPA appoints new FR consultant
13 October, 2023
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is pleased to announce that Dr Matthew Powell has been appointed to take responsibility for the flame retardant (FR) related activities conducted by the organisation.
Forest to fence
28 June, 2023
The Wood Protection Association provided technical input on a recent workshop in Scotland on treated wood quality
UK wood treatment sector debates industry progress
16 May, 2023
The UK Timber Treatment Action Plan has made ”huge progress” in aiding the correct specification of treated wood products, delegates at the Wood Protection Association’s (WPA) annual conference heard.
Securing the future of timber decking
25 April, 2023
Janet Sycamore, director of the Timber Decking & Cladding Association provides a market update on the decking sector
Promotion plans
20 December, 2022
Wood Protection Association director Gordon Ewbank explains why promoting the correct specification of preservative treated wood is crucial
World Cup distraction from difficult markets
19 December, 2022
The World Cup has kicked off and while we’ll all be hoping for English or Welsh success, the tournament is not necessarily universally being welcomed by all in the business community.
World Cup distraction from difficult markets
19 December, 2022
The World Cup has kicked off and while we’ll all be hoping for English or Welsh success, the tournament is not necessarily universally being welcomed by all in the business community.
New generation takes the lead at the WPA
28 November, 2022
The end of this year sees the conclusion of a period of transition at the Wood Protection Association. After more than four successful years as director, Gordon Ewbank will be stepping back into an advisory role as from January 1, 2023. All the team at the WPA would like to say a huge thank you for all the valuable work he has done over that time.
Talking treatments
19 October, 2022
Speakers at this year’s WPA Conference focused on timber’s net carbon credentials and on its longevity. Sally Spencer reports
Magnificent seven
25 August, 2022
An independent scientific study carried out by WPA and BRE confirms treated wood performance
TDUK and WPA in new Affiliation Agreement
28 July, 2022
A new Affiliation Agreement between Timber Development UK (TDUK) and the Wood Protection Association (WPA) has set the template for further consolidation of the timber industry, helping to drive the mass adoption of timber as a sustainable construction solution.
WPA Awards celebrate excellence
07 July, 2022
This year's WPA Wood Protection Industry Awards & Conference took place at the Windmill Hotel, Coventry on June 29-30.
Leading the QA move
10 June, 2022
Gordon Ewbank, director of the Wood Protection Association, outlines the drive to quality assurance of treated wood
Making the most of wood
10 June, 2022
Wood Protection Association director Gordon Ewbank explains why making the most of wood means making the most of wood protection
WPA appoints BM Certification to expand provision of Benchmark scheme
11 April, 2022
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has appointed BM Certification to expand provision of its WPA Benchmark quality scheme for treated wood in the EU region. The move follows significant interest in the third-party accreditation of wood treating plant to comply with changing supply chain requirements in the UK.
WPA hits the mark
10 December, 2021
The Wood Protection Association’s annual awards and conference took place as a physical event this year and were declared a great success
Deadline on the horizon
10 December, 2021
From July 2022 every wood treatment operation managed by or supplying members of the Timber Trade Federation must be quality assured by an independent third-party. As the deadline approaches, UK-based wood treaters are likely to turn to the WPA’s ‘Benchmark’ quality scheme, writes the WPA’s chief executive, Gordon Ewbank
