Wood Protection

Wood is a versatile building material that can last indefinitely when used wisely. Dry wood specimens found in ancient Egyptian tombs and dated 2600–1000 bc were still sound when examined in modern times. Japanese temples contain samples of wood that has been in service for about 1300 years in both...

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Published inCanadian Woods p. 177
Main Authors A.J. DOLENKO, J.K. SHIELDS, F.W. KING, J.W. ROFF, D. OSTAFF
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada University of Toronto Press 01.09.1981
Subjects
Agricultural products
Agriculture
Alkali metals
Animal development
Applied arts
Applied sciences
Architecture
Arts
Biological sciences
Biology
Buildings
Chemical compounds
Chemical elements
Chemical mixtures
Chemical solutions
Chemicals
Chemistry
Coatings
Developmental biology
Ecological competition
Ecological processes
Ecology
Flame retardants
Forest products
Fungi
Infestation
Insect development
Insect larvae
Materials science
Mycology
Physical sciences
Plant products
Retardants
Salts
Sodium
Solvents
Timber
Wood buildings
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Summary:Wood is a versatile building material that can last indefinitely when used wisely. Dry wood specimens found in ancient Egyptian tombs and dated 2600–1000 bc were still sound when examined in modern times. Japanese temples contain samples of wood that has been in service for about 1300 years in both structural and decorative uses. Although wood can have a long life if properly used and protected, it is subject to degradation by weathering, fire, and insect or fungal attack if adverse conditions prevail. Some species have only a moderate degree of resistance to degradation, but their durability can be
ISBN:0802024300
9780802024305