Testing and expertise in durability and protection of wood and wood-based materials

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How can the durability and protection of wood and wood-based materials be ensured? Our laboratory supports you in evaluating the natural durability of your wooden products method design and validation, as well as in developping new protection systems and processes with low environmental impact. We provide expertise across all areas related to the durability and protection of wood and wood-based materials, including termite barriers and associated ageing processes.
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Determining optimal solutions for wood durability

The wood preservation laboratory of the BioWooEB Research Unit is involved in the detection, identification and control of biological attacks on samples or in situ, and conducts efficacy testing of protection systems through both laboratory and field tests. These tests mainly address the protection of wood towards wood-decaying fungi, wood-boring insects including termites, and can be carried out, upon request, in humid tropical environments.

Proven expertise

  • Technical expertise recognised by professionals in the wood sector since 1950;
  • Access to state-of-the-art laboratories and dedicated equipment;
  • Experience and expertise supported by numerous scientific publications.

Supporting adapted treatments across the wood value chain

For wood sector professionals

Expert support and technical advice to improve the service life of your projects incorporating timber including tropical timber.

For manufacturers of wood treatment and protection products

Scientific evaluation of your formulations, products, processes or protection systems for wood and wood-based materials.

Our expertise also includes training

To help you build internal capabilities, we offer tailor-made training modules on wood durability and protection, standardised testing methods and termite control, either at our facilities or on your premises.

Discover all our training sessions in our professional training catalogue and contact our team for any additional services or training needs.

The research team:

The Wood team of the BioWooEB Research Unit is specialised in tropical and Mediterranean timber. It supports stakeholders in the wood sector, in France and in producing countries, including forest operators and land managers, primary and secondary processing companies (craft units, SMEs, industrial groups), project owners, project managers, architects, and consulting firms.

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