Elm
Geographic availability
UK
Origin / Location of manufacturing / Processing plant
Available from throughout the UK, this sample was processed in Dunfermline, Scotland
Application and typical uses of the product
Elm will last almost indefinitely when placed in water or below ground level (although it is not durable at ground level). This makes it ideal for the construction of fish ladders and sluice gates and other submerged structures
Breakdown of Product
100% timber
Thermal conductivity (k) W/m°C or Thermal transmittance (U-value) - W/m2°C (If applicable)
K=0.14W/moC
Is the resource Renewable or Finite?
renewable
Does the material need to be processed further or treated by the user
No
Buildability - how complex is installation? What skill level is required?
Moderately complex
Supplier Name
Scottish Wood
Main Contact
Jim Birley
Contact Address
Inzievar Woods Oakley Dunfermline Fife KY12 8HB
Telephone Number
01383851328
Email
enquiries@scottishwood.co.uk
Deconstruction and Re-use
Yes
Other companies that manufacture similar products
Association of Scottish Hardwood Sawmills - www.ashs.co.uk
Is this product certified?
No
Lifespan of materials if maintained correctly (years)
Depends on use and location
Availability - how easy is it to source the material
Limited - dwindling due to the effects of Dutch Elm disease
