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Panel
In structural engineering, panels means a reinforcing load-bearing member made from a panel-shaped material. A panel effect can be achieved e.g. through planking with KRONOPLY OSB or KRONOTEC MDF.

Parallel strand lumber (PSL)
Large structural timber sections made from short, thin veneer strands bonded together using adhesive and pressure.

Particleboard
Wood-based board comprising wooden ‘chips’ in a resin binder. Various thicknesses, densities and strength grades are available for structural and non structural uses. Guidance on the use of loadbearing …...

Partition
An interior wall used to sub-divide larger rooms, often used to create the individual floor layout in houses and offices. May be loadbearing or non-loadbearing, permanent or removable.

Party floors and walls
Shared floors/walls common to two separate occupancies, for example between flats.

Performance testing
Performance testing is concerned with testing the serviceability of wood-based materials for construction purposes. Unlike simple materials testing, performance testing is aligned on the serviceability of the element. ...

Pests
Amongst pests of wood a distinction is made between bacteria, fungi and insects. All pests affect the structure of the wood in different ways.

Pine
Pinewood together with deal is one of the most important types of building timber for construction purposes. Compared with other conifers, such as spruce, larch and fir, pine has the highest shear strength and good resistance to bending. ...

Planning application
Planning applications should be made through the local planning authority for approval prior to building work commencing. Building Regulations approval will also be required. The planning application mechanism …...

Plasterboard
A board material comprising a gypsum plaster core between paper or card facings. Commonly used as ceiling and wall linings, plasterboard may be directly finished or used as a base for plaster. Various board sizes and thicknesses are available to provide a range of acoustic and fire resistance properties. ...