Why Wood and Wooden Products Testing Is Essential for India’s Construction and Infrastructure Sector?
Wood has been an integral part of India’s construction landscape for centuries. Even in today’s age of steel, concrete, and composite materials, wood retains its importance in structural, architectural, and interior applications. From doors and windows to roofing, flooring, scaffolding, and formwork, wooden components continue to play a major role in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects. However, with increasing infrastructure demands, environmental fluctuations, and expanding use of engineered wood, ensuring the quality, safety, and durability of wood has become more critical than ever. This is where Wood and Wooden Products Testing emerges as an essential requirement for India’s construction and infrastructure sector. This blog explores the importance of wood testing, key tests conducted by Indian laboratories, the standards followed, and how accurate testing helps achieve safe, sustainable, and long-lasting construction outcomes. 1. Growing Use of Woo...