Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 024 - Timber & Panel Products

There is a wide variety of timber products available  on the market, from basic carcass components to specialist flooring. This module provides a detailed examination of all aspects of the  timber trade, including the units of measurement and calculation used in this area, and the appropriate preservation, handling and storage considerations for timber and timber products.

Please find  below the list of topics covered within this module.

The Nature of Timber

• Environmental Issues
  
• Timber Growth
  
• Conversion of Timber
  
• Natural Defects
  
• Drying Timber
  

Grading of Timber

• Reasons for Grading Timber
  
• How Timber is Graded
  

Carcassing

• Structure
• Timber Frame  Construction
• Roofs

Joinery

• Joinery Timber
• Shaped Sections and Mouldings
  
• Windows
• Doors Linings
• Stair Parts
  
• Claddings
• Wood Flooring

Wood Based Panel Products

• Plywood
• Fibreboard
• Dry Process Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
• Particleboard

Dealing with Timber

• Preservation
• Handling of Timber
• Timber Storage
• Ordering Timber

Metal Products for Use with Timber

• Nails
• Screws
• Bolts and Timber Connectors
• Uses of Different Types of Fittings
  

Large Timber Items

• Timber Garage Doors
  
• Timber Garden Sheds
  
• Storage Chests and Composters
  
• Pergolas, Pergodas and Gazebos