Advancing timber durability research in Queensland [AU]Friday 5 Jun 2026
“This research is providing timber durability performance data that is being used to inform service life predictions, Australian standards and product development for Queensland and national markets,” he said. “One of our key initiatives is a long-term exposure field trial, involving 41 commercially relevant species, with test samples dating back over 36-years." Initially, more than 5,000 samples were exposed at 11 sites throughout Queensland and at 3 interstate sites, with inspections conducted through the trial’s duration. More recently, the scope was expanded to include a range of engineered wood products, treated timbers and modified wood systems, addressing key gaps in current knowledge. Further work is underway with national and international collaborators to gather data on the impact of climate on timber durability performance. These projects are helping to build the data and tools needed to support the uptake of domestically produced timber, for housing across Australia. This not only contributes to the decarbonisation of the building sector, but also supports modern construction methods, ensuring timber remains a reliable material for the future. Source: Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Government Image credit: Salisbury Research Facility  | ||
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