Timber studs form the main structural components of the timber frame and transfer vertical loads to the ground floor concrete slab and foundations. Timber studs which will facilitate installation of the masonry wall ties or battens (depending on the cladding system used). Extensive research of completed houses carried out by TRADA shows that after about two years, the moisture content of timber studs within a properly completed wall is around 14% - well below the threshold for fungal decay. When the timber remains dry and below the nominal decay threshold of 22% moisture content, the timber will remain structurally sound. Fungal decay will only occur when timber is in prolonged contact with the ground, damp masonry or other damp conditions, which raise its moisture content above 22%. Contact our sales team for more information contact us today.