Publication W06 Methods of applying wood preservatives
Publication Year
2005
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Methods discussed include brushing and spreading, spraying, deluging and fogging, immersion, hot and cold steeping in open tanks, diffusion, pressure impregnation, and double vacuum. Advises on condition of timber prior to treatment and on the safe use of preservatives.
Document History
Supersedes BWPDA's Timber 3.
Publisher Information
Wood Protection Association
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) is a not-for-profit timber trade organisation. The WPA champions and provides advice on industrial wood treatment technologies that enhance the performance of softwood products. Covering: preservative treatments, wood modification and factory applied flame retardant treatments.
Office 5
The Walled Garden
The Nostell Estate
Wakefield
WPA
UK
Website: https://www.thewpa.org.uk/
Email: contact@thewpa.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1977 558274
