Abstract 3D point clouds have emerged as a crucial source of information in the field of
Cultural Heritage due to their ability to capture reality with high density and accuracy. They …

This paper summarises the existing literature on water ingress and egress concerns in mass
timber products. The main emphasis of this review paper is to identify and present the …

The service life performance of timber products exposed to natural weathering is a critical
factor limiting the broad use of wood as an external building element. The goal of this study …

Thermal modification processes significant affect the chemical configuration of the wood
matrix improving moisture-related properties and material durability. In addition, the …

Natural weathering test at two different European climatic zones were conducted to
investigate simultaneously both, the fungal colonisation and weathering process of Scots …

Outdoor wood applications are exposed to several different biotic and abiotic factors, and for
that reason, they require protection to increase their service life. Several technologies of …

The function of altering weathering factors and degradation mechanisms are essential for
understanding the weathering process of materials. The goal of this work was to develop a …

Surface mould growth contributes to the colour changes of outdoor exposed wood over time.
Modelling mould growth can thus help visualize wooden facades' colour development …

Mass timber construction systems, incorporating engineered wood products as structural
elements, are gaining acceptance as a sustainable alternative to multi-story concrete or …

Wood is a raw material commonly used as a cladding solution in southern Chile. Timber
claddings are a sustainable solution with low embodied energy and a low carbon impact …