Wood Preservation

<p>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.<br> The text covers the history of preservation: the anatomy of timbers and their breakdown, preservation principles, materials and methods.</p> <p>Preface. <strong>Preservation technology.</strong> Introduction. Preservation principles. Wood structure. <strong>Wood degradation.</strong> Biodegradation. Moisture content fluctuations. Fire. <strong>Preservation systems.</strong> Preservation mechanisms. Application techniques. Evaluating preservative systems. <strong>Preservation chemicals.</strong> Preservative types. Tar oils. Inorganic compounds. Organic compounds. Organometal compounds. Water repellents, stabilizers and decorative systems. Fire retardants. Stain control. Remedial treatments. <strong>Practical preservation.</strong> General principles. Uses of preserved wood. Health and the environment. Further reading. Appendices. Index.</p>