The Commercial Timber Guidebook

INTERVENTION

REA SON

CONSIDERATION

Aids water run off to prevent ponding on timber surface Barrier applied to edges where timber absorbs water more readily Prevents moisture reaching edges at joints between components Prevents components contact with ground level moisture from pooling, splashing etc. Also from being buried in floor build-ups where moisture can be trapped. Ensures site staff understand and implement measures required to protect and remove water during construction Protects CLT surface from moisture ponding during construction (when floor slabs below roof level may be exposed) Aids quick detection of a leak in the whole building system that could damage the timber Aids quick detection of any water sources which could damage the timber in areas where this is of greater probability (eg bathrooms, concealed voids with piped services) Aids quick detection of timber moisture content to quickly identify and rectify issues Provides additional protection against contact with ground level moisture (including flooding) Aids quick detection of water sources which could damage the timber and ensures timber in high-risk areas is not part of primary structure Positions key source of water away from structural timber Positions services which could be a source of water away from structural timber Positions structural timber away from area prone to moisture ingress (roofing membrane failure etc.)

Roof to minimum 1:40 falls

End grain sealant applied post machining of panels

Taped joints

GF timber min. 150mm from FFL to external walls. Above FFL to internal walls

Construction phase moisture management strategy

Install membrane to top face of CLT floors

Cost

System leak detection (water mains pressure)

Cost / Maintenance

Localised moisture detectors near timber structure in high risk areas

Maintenance. Can be installed during fitout and owned by freeholder or Tennent.

Localised moisture detectors in timber

More onerous installation, management system and cost

Ground level concrete/steel podium

Exposed timber structure at ground level not possible

Change to lightweight timber frame in high risk areas

Location of high-risk areas limited and fixed

External down pipes or down pipes in concrete structure

Potentially visible downpipes

Only viable in large projects which necessitate core of different material Exposed timber soffit at upper level not possible

Services in higher durability zones

Alternative material to roof slabs

Primary mitigations. Must be applied on every project. Secondary mitigations. Project specific, dependant on building characteristics and risk profile. K E Y

DURABILITY

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