The Timber Research Institute is now allowing its customers to assess the level of formaldehyde leakage from wood-based panels in its accredited laboratory. The new test equipment analyses the formaldehyde leakage rate of wood-based panels according to EN ISO 12460-3 Wood-based panels – Determination of formaldehyde leakage – Part 3: Gas analysis method. This method […]
On 15 June, there will be an expert seminar on the Memory of Wood, which will include practical demonstrations on historic wood, its durability, its enemies and the possibilities of saving it. The seminar is intended for experts in the field of conservation, experts in the field of rehabilitation of wooden structures, architects, designers and […]
The programme of the seminar with the participation of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture for the Management of the Forestry Section Mgr. Patrik Mlynář and under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic aims to highlight the critical elements of the current structure of relations in forestry and timber […]
On 30 March and 7 April 2022, the Timber Research Institute will hold a one-day seminar on Wood Protection in the Materials and Product Testing Room in Březnice (attendance only). It is intended for professionals who are involved in wood structure condition surveys, protection and remediation. Seminar programme Biotic wood pests, fungi, moulds, insects Structural […]
The Society for Technology and Preservation of Historic Places, STOP, is hosting a seminar and simultaneous webinar for professionals on March 31, 2022. Key in this seminar will be historic buildings in terms of their significant attributes that characterize the building type. Three groups of buildings have been selected: religious, vernacular and technical or utilitarian […]
The Jaroslav Fragner Gallery hosted the exhibition White Arkitekter: A HEART OF WOOD until mid-March. It was the first exhibition of one of the most important Swedish architectural studios in the Czech Republic and featured the innovative use of CLT panels for high-rise buildings. The internationally active White Arkitekter office is dedicated to environmentally and […]
The Timber Research Institute has developed and commissioned a new testing facility that brings the possibility of testing not only traditional wood-based materials, but especially tiles, whether ceramic, concrete, terrazzo or large-format tiles. However, this area is not as far removed from the remit of the Timber Research Institute as it might at first appear. […]
The Timber Construction Show, which is the centre of modern wooden architecture, will take place in spring from 24 March to 26 March 2022. This time it will occupy the generous space of Hall 13 in the Prague Market Hall in Holešovice as well as the exterior on the main market street. In the large […]
The Timber Research Institute is an expert partner of the 14th trade fair for wooden buildings, structures and materials For Wood, 3-5 March 2022. The trade fair will take place in the PVA Letňany in Prague. Our technicians will give a lecture on “The road to perfect wooden construction” on Friday, March 4, from 16:45 […]
Next weekend, the Building Fair Online will be held on the platform www.veleton.cz. A total of 70 exhibitors will be available to visitors. Approximately 40 live lectures will take place on the platform and interested parties also have the opportunity to take part in competitions for exciting prizes. Tickets are free to download by registering […]