Wood Preservation
Author:   B A Richardson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780419174905


Pages:   238
Publication Date:   04 March 1993
Format:   Hardback
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The new edition of this comprehensive study of national and international research and application into wood preservation is both well detailed and broad in coverage. The text covers the history of preservation: the anatomy of timbers and their breakdown, preservation principles, materials and methods.

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Author:   B A Richardson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Spon Press
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9780419174905


ISBN 10:   0419174907
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   04 March 1993
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface. Preservation technology. Introduction. Preservation principles. Wood structure. Wood degradation. Biodegradation. Moisture content fluctuations. Fire. Preservation systems. Preservation mechanisms. Application techniques. Evaluating preservative systems. Preservation chemicals. Preservative types. Tar oils. Inorganic compounds. Organic compounds. Organometal compounds. Water repellents, stabilizers and decorative systems. Fire retardants. Stain control. Remedial treatments. Practical preservation. General principles. Uses of preserved wood. Health and the environment. Further reading. Appendices. Index.

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