Projects (7)

State of the art review of solar kiln technology Mar 22, 2017 - Mar 27, 2017
Forestry Commission Scotland have asked us to carry out a short review of solar kiln technology and, specifically, a kiln design proposed by a small Scottish sawmill.

The report is for the public benefit and will be openly available on...

Fire Performance of Timber Cladding Feb 4, 2008 - Aug 31, 2009

Russwood Ltd SCORE Project Sep 1, 2008 - Feb 28, 2010

KTP James Callander (KTP001649) Jul 3, 2006 - Aug 26, 2010
To design and install a new sawmill on a newly site and embed robust manufacturing techniques to improve throughput, productivity and yield in the processing of timber. To develop high value engineered timber products using glue lamination technology... Read More about KTP James Callander (KTP001649).

Appearance grading Scots pine timber for joinery Dec 1, 2016 - Nov 30, 2017
This one year project will undertake a literature review and physical testing of Scots pine logs and boards. The aim of the project is to develop a predictive model of the knot characteristics of boards produced from Scots pine logs. The project will... Read More about Appearance grading Scots pine timber for joinery.

Development of Durability Procedure for Larch Dec 1, 2006 - Jul 31, 2009

Russwood Cladding Exposure Trial Nov 1, 2015 - Apr 30, 2017
Project is to carry out a one year data-logged exposure trial of the weathering performance of external timber cladding made from the company's newly developed timber system.