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Schedule III : Moisture Content (M.C.) Of Timber For Various Applications PDF Print E-mail
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Application

Maximum m.c. at time of installation for non air-conditioned application

Maximum m.c. at time of installation for conditioned application (kiln-dried timber)

Structural Components

  • columns, beams, bearers, studs, joists ties and struts
30% (thickness exceeding 100 mm)
25% (thickness not exceeding 100 mm)
n.a
Roofing
  • rafters, ties, struts, purlins and bracings
  • battens
25% n.a
Staircase
  • stringers, treads, trimmer beam and handrill
  • balustrades
19% 12%
Flooring
  • floorboarding and arquetry
  • skirtings
19%12%
Walling
  • wall, partition and framings
  • external wall boardings
  • internal wall boarding, slats and screens
  • fascia board 
19% 12%
Ceiling Frames
  • cover battens to joints of ceiling sheets
  • ceiling strips and soffit battens
 

 

25%

19%

 

n.a

12%

Door & Window Frames
  • door, window and vent frames including their stops and grounds 
  • door leaves, window and vent sashes
19% 12%
Furniture
  • built in fittings and furniture generally
  • workshop furniture
  • science laboratory tops 
19% 12%
Beading fillets and edgings generally
19% 12%
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