The timber information service is a free service to help members of the public with timber issues. This service is also available to Architects, Builders and Landscape designers who need information on timber and its application.
Whilst this organisation is privately funded, the expertise is drawn from a range of relationships to the timber industry and government associations. This website covers the basic information for the selection, uses, treatments and finishes for timber. If you need more in specific information on your timber related project or problem, then contact the Timber Information Services.
 
The versatility of timber means that it has a broad range of uses in today’s society. Timber is most commonly associated with building...
When choosing timber for a job, thenit is important to ensure that a
suitable species is selected. There
are many things that should be
considered...

The main difference between a
surface coating (paint) and a timber
finish, is that a finish allows the
natural features of the timber to be
seen, while paints typically...

The versatility of timber means that it
has a broad range of uses in today’s
society. Timber is most commonly
associated with building....

When choosing timber for a job, thenit is important to ensure that a
suitable species isselected. There
are many things that should be
considered...