Timber testing you can rely on
We recognise that prompt turnaround of tested timber samples, combined with accurate reporting are critical requirements for timber preservation treatment providers.
We deliver
- An Independent Testing Programme - to provide accurate timber treatment analysis. We are accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 : 2017 International Standard and endeavour to follow procedures standardised in AS/NZS1605 where possible.
- Fast Turnaround - a three to five day return on testing results will minimise disruption to your process supply chain, enabling the treatment plant operator to identify and address issues quickly.
- Accuracy - IVS participates in an industry recognised Interlaboratory Comparison Programme. The outcome of this provides assurances that our testing is accurate.
- Precision - through repeat testing of a quality control (QC) sample and reviewing the variability, we can determine the uncertainty of measurement (UOM) associated with our results. This information is available on request.
- Better Reporting - IVS reports will provide you with clear, quantitative data showing the retention and penetration achieved for each sample checked. The analysis report provides a summary of results including:
- Mass / Mass result for active chemicals analysed (% or g/100g)
- Preservative penetration
- Compliance statement
IVS Labs Timber Portal
For regular treatment plants who follow an In-House Quality Assurance Programme, IVS Labs provides a secure online Timber Portal for registration of samples requiring testing. The IVS Labs Timber Portal is designed to allow users to keep track of where their samples are at in the testing process. It lets users know when the samples are received, when they were sent for testing and when they are reported.
Our automated email system lets users know when the Compliance Report is available for viewing. A unique feature of the IVS Timber Portal is the upload of documents; for every job registered and reported using our portal, users will be able to view the heartwood/sapwood photos, the penetration photos, the laboratory analytical report and the Compliance Report at any time.
How to log your timber samples online
A short video below shows how easy it is to use our Portal for your Quality Assurance Programmes and to keep up to date with your testing.
Our team is here to help
Want to combine a Quality Assurance Programme with Preservative Testing in a one-stop service? Contact us today.
New Zealand
Chris Berkers - Laboratory Operations Manager
021 440 510 | chris.berkers@ivs.co.nz
Christina Pegler - Technical Manager
021 230 5428 | christina.pegler@ivs.co.nz
Australia
Tim Evans - Business Development
0417 726 741 | tim.evans@ivsltd.com.au