Durability rating |
A value in a four-class rating system indicating a level of resistance to fungal organisms that cause decay (rot). >Read more |
EMC |
Equilibrium moisture content - the moisture content to which timber approaches where it would neither lose nor gain moisture from the surroundings. |
Environment |
Environment of the installed building member (exposed, in-ground or protected) >Read more |
Europe |
Europe >Read more |
EWPAA |
Engineered Wood Products Association of Australasia. |
Exposed |
Building member is built in an exposed or above-ground environment, not fully protected from weather. >Read more |
F |
Firm >Read more |
F11 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F14 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F17 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F22 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F27 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F34 |
The stress grade classification of a piece of timber for structural purposes (to the relevant Australian Standard) to indicate its characteristic structural properties and stiffness. >Read more |
F4 |
A stress grade classification of softwood timber for structural purposes. F4 applies only to softwoods (Pinus, Picea, Larix, Araucaria and Abies species). >Read more |
F5 |
A stress grade classification of softwood timber for structural purposes. F5 applies only to softwoods (Pinus, Picea, Larix, Araucaria and Abies species). >Read more |
F7 |
A stress grade classification of softwood timber for structural purposes. F7 applies only to softwoods (Pinus, Picea, Larix, Araucaria and Abies species). >Read more |
F8 |
A stress grade classification of softwood timber for structural purposes. F8 pplies only to softwoods (Pinus, Picea, Larix, Araucaria and Abies species). >Read more |
Genera |
Plural form of genus, a taxonomic category. |
Genus |
A taxonomic category between family and species. It may include several species that exhibit similar botanical characteristics. |
GLTAA |
Glued Laminated Timber Association of Australia |