What is wood preservation?
Wood preservation can be any measure which is taken to increase the lifespan of a timber product. There are many chemical preservation products which can either be applied to the surface of the timber or impregnated using a pressurised process and these generally fall into three categories: –
- Preservative Treatment
- Copper Organic Water Based (Use Class 1, 2, 3 & 4)
- Microemulsions Water Based (Use Class 1, 2 & 3)
- Organic Solvent (Use Class 1, 2 & 3)
- Anti Sapstain
- Colour Coating
- Copper Oil
- Creosote
- Hot Oil (Royal / Royale)
- Wood Modification
- Acetylation & Furfurylation
- Resin & Densification
- Thermal Modification
- Flame Retardant
- Internal Dry
- Internal Humid
- External