Author: Ted Riddle
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Trim, taut and terrific?
Wooden trim on a building is not really covered by the Standards, writes Ted Riddle. However, common sense and good installation practices will enhance durability. A ... -
The mighty oak
Ted Riddle shares his thoughts on oak and explains why, despite some faults, he rates it as the best timber in Australia. I recently had the pleasure ... -
Timber price movements
There’s a lot said about rising timber prices – but have prices risen unreasonably over the years? Ted Riddle investigates. “Lies, damned lies, and statistics” – ... -
Has wood-plastic come of age?
Wood plastic composite (WPC) decking has improved in many ways over the years and nowadays accounts for a very large chunk of the decking market. Ted ... -
Illegally logged timber
The management and sustainability of the world’s forests for the supply of ongoing timber resources, fauna habitat and local community wellbeing are things we must all ... -
Oregon: where has it gone?
The use of Oregon, or Douglas fir, was very prominent in Australia some decades ago. Now, as the supply of timber has changed, so too has ...
