This report documents the development of a strategy for research in durability for the next five years. The bulk of the document is concerned with the market information required by a task force of the Building Systems Technical Advisory Committee to identify critical technology/information gaps threatening existing markets, limiting market expansion, or access to new markets. Opportunities for adding value to wood products by enhancing durability are also addressed. Each major subject area is further subdivided according to the end use to which the products will be put using the Hazard Class system. The last section of the report outlines the strategy developed as a result of the input provided by the task force. The proposed mix of research over the next five years is 40% on termite proof lumber, 20% on modelling durability, 20% on environmentally benign treatments and 20% contract research.