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Technical Resources from British Woodworking Federation
Technical resources for the wood & woodworking industry
At the BWF we have decades of expertise on the technical matters which affect the woodworking and joinery sector.
In this section you will be able to find information on regulation, standards and certification for the main joinery products manufactured by our members, and technical guidance on the materials used in their production.
We can signpost you to the relevant building regulations for the UK, including all the Devolved Nations, and there is a range of other areas of information that has an industry-wise relevance.
Use the navigation on the left-hand side to find the information you need, and our technical helpline is also available should you not find the answer. Members benefit for unlimited access to our helpline experts, and we do provide some limited assistance to non-members, the public and other parties. Call the helpline on 0844 209 2614/5 Our publications library also contains a wealth of information, including more detailed guidance on building regulations, CE marking and care of timber windows and doors on site.
The 2010 edition of Approved Document F provides updated guidance on the provision of ventilation that comes into effect on the 1st of October 2010. A summary of the guidance for new and existing dwellings is given is this document Member download
Amendments to the Scottish BuildingRegulations The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 come into force on 1st October 2010. On 6th April the Scottish Government released the 2010 versions of the domestic and non-domestic Technical Handbooks which contain updated guidance and also come into force on the 1st October.
Building Regulations Guidance Approved Document B Fire Safety - 2006 Edition
The 2006 edition of Approved Document B - Fire Safety (ADB) introduced a number of changes with respect to the 2000 edition. This Guidance Note explains those changes that affect timber window and door manufacturers.
Die form doors
Good practice guidelines for all types of moulded wood fibre doors (also known as Die Form Doors) irrespective of the door skin producer or door manufacturer. Door cores
End grain sealants - Application & testing
Guide to the selection, application and testing of end grain sealants for timber windows. It also proposes a simple test, which can be used to identify suitable materials, both proprietary and general products and that will also confirm whether a full decorative coating system is suitable to seal end grain timber
FPC for CE marking manual part 1 - The Introductory Guidance
CE marking will affect manufacturers of windows and external doors from July 2013, with internal doors and fire doors likely to follow. Having a written FPC system is a requirement and this is part 1 of our guidance
FPC for CE marking manual part 2 - The Manual
The written factory production control template manual
FPC for CE marking manual part 3 - The Process Maps
Process maps you can download and adapt for your written factory production control system
FPC for CE marking manual part 4 - The Forms
Forms you can adapt as part of your factory production control system
FPC for CE marking manual part 5 - The Inspection Guidance
Inspection Forms for use in a written factory production control system