Breitinger Consulting Testing Services

Testing Charges
My 2010/2011 testing fee schedule is as follows;

The new Breitinger Consulting testing fee structure is derived from a basic testing charge with a handling surcharge based on the test board weight. There are four test board weight categories;

Weight Category 1 (WC1):        boards supplied are <30kg each

Weight Category 2 (WC2):        boards supplied are >30kg & <50kg each

Weight Category 3 (WC3):        boards supplied are >50kg & <75kg each

Weight Category 4 (WC4):        boards supplied are >75kg each

Note 1/             All testing charges shown are per sample board supplied and exclusive of GST.
Note 2/             The WC1 category covers the majority of boards supplied for testing.
Note 3/             For test sample batches of 30 or more the measurement of moisture content, density, test machine set-up, and the NATA-endorsed Report for the sample batch is included in the per board test charge. For sample batches less than 30, the measurement of density and moisture content, and test machine set-up is charged at an hourly rate of $100 (ex-GST).
Note 4/             WC2 to WC4 categories are for larger section sizes which are by degree more cumbersome to handle, prepare and test. The higher charges also cover the cost of additional personnel where required to complete the contracted job.
Note 5/             A 10% discount is available if the Client docks the exact length test specimens from the sample boards, following the AS/NZS4063:2010 test specimen preparation methods.

Please contact me to discuss initiate a compliance testing testing program suited to your company.

Project Management
I can manage your testing programs that evaluate structural timber performance, for example;

• compliance testing of solid timber,
• compliance testing of laminated veneer lumber (LVL),
• Obtaining GL ratings for glue-laminated timber,
• Compliance testing requirements for new non-contact machine-grading devices.

These services are provided at a base rate of $100/hour.
Please contact me to discuss your project requirements.