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15 sie 2010 · If you use treated wood posts, need to specify treatment rated for ground contact. Most treated wood products are rated for above ground use only (check the label on each piece), and how long a post will last buried in the ground may vary a lot(!)
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Pressure-treated wood is suitable for projects where wood encounters moisture above or below ground, such as decking or fence posts. Treatment helps wood avoid water damage, mold, and insects. It should be avoided indoors, in food-safe and aquatic sites, as chemicals can leach into its surroundings.
Staining or painting pressure treated wood is possible as long as the lumber has had enough time to dry. Test the wood with a few drops of water. If the water beads, the wood is too wet for a finish. If the wood absorbs the water, it’s dry enough for stain or paint.
3 lis 2023 · Pressure treatment preserves wood by forcing chemicals into it, making it more durable against outdoor conditions. Well, there are alternatives! Before we get into those, let’s define “pressure-treated wood” and discuss the overarching concepts behind this commonly used building material.
Pressure treatment is a process that forces wood preservatives or fire-retardants into the wood. These processes are considered the best and most effective method to extend and preserve timber life. Preservatives protect the wood from attack by wood ingesting insects; like termites, and wood rot caused by fungal decay.
7 cze 2020 · Davood Efhamisisi. Abstract. Inadequate and non-uniform penetration of preservatives into refractory wood species is a main concern in the wood preservation industry for pressure processes.
