Wood Preservation

B A Richardson

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CRC Press
04 March 1993

Architecture; Environmental factors; Timber & wood processing; Conservation of buildings & building materials

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.

By: B A Richardson
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780419174905
ISBN 10: 0419174907
Pages: 238
Publication Date: 04 March 1993
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Richardson, B A