Maintenance is an item that needs to be considered at the design stage and is discussed in detail in The Timber Service Design Guide available for download below. When deciding on the quality of elements and fittings that will be specified for a newly designed structure, a designer frequently chooses between items that have relatively high initial costs and low ongoing maintenance requirements and items that are cheaper to purchase but may have more onerous maintenance requirements. In some design briefs, the designer is called upon to devise a maintenance schedule for the completed structure. The Table below gives a list of the items that may need to be considered when drawing up a maintenance schedule.

The key to the durability of timber has already been identified as "keeping it dry". Most of the maintenance requirements outlined in the Table lead to the exclusion of moisture from the timber. Others are concerned with the integrity of barriers that control infestation by termites. The Table provides guidance only, as fittings, coatings and barriers of different qualities and characteristics can be installed and the manufacturers may recommend different maintenance intervals. As well, exposure to sunlight, chemicals, salt, and water may vary with the service environment and all of these affect the maintenance regime required.

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