Wood Preservation
Wood is often chemically treated to extend its life by resisting decay and insect resistance. The timber is treated to different levels according to its end use and desired grade.
Veritec offers a timber treatment testing service that can determine the level of chemicals present within the wood, and provide guidance as to whether it meets relevant grade standards. These tests can also analyse the treatment levels of framing in leaky buildings.
The Analytical Laboratory participates in the Interlab Comparison Programme for timber preservation. This ensures their compliance with regulatory and lab accreditation requirements through a Quality Assurance Programme.
Veritec analyses treated wood for wood preservatives using AAS, ICP, titration methods, HPLC and GC for compliance testing to New Zealand and export standards including NZS3640:2003 and AS/NZS 1604.
Basic Requirements for Samples to be Tested for Preservative Treatment [43 KB PDF]
Leaky Building Samples [43 KB PDF]
Veritec offers a timber treatment testing service that can determine the level of chemicals present within the wood, and provide guidance as to whether it meets relevant grade standards. These tests can also analyse the treatment levels of framing in leaky buildings.
The Analytical Laboratory participates in the Interlab Comparison Programme for timber preservation. This ensures their compliance with regulatory and lab accreditation requirements through a Quality Assurance Programme.
Veritec analyses treated wood for wood preservatives using AAS, ICP, titration methods, HPLC and GC for compliance testing to New Zealand and export standards including NZS3640:2003 and AS/NZS 1604.
Basic Requirements for Samples to be Tested for Preservative Treatment [43 KB PDF]
Leaky Building Samples [43 KB PDF]
KEY CONTACTS
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Kaye Eason
Lab Coordinator/Technician