Technology and materials

Technical support to meet the needs and respond to possible problems encountered by manufacturers and designers of carpentry products and timber for construction. Implementation and follow-up of product quality control for manufacturers.

Determination of physical and chemical properties of wood products (windows and doors, cladding, furniture, flooring etc.) through laboratory testing
Characterization of surface treatments and finishes (resistance to scratching, abrasion, impact, etc.)
Tests to evaluate the behaviour of surfaces and finishes when exposed to environmental and chemical factors
Evaluative testing of the behaviour of wood adhesives and sealants
Determination of density profiles at the growth ring level using X-ray Microdensitometry