Wood Preservation

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.

Autorentext
Richardson, B A

Zusammenfassung
Conservation is now a major part of planners', surveyors' and architects' work load. This review of recent conservation schemes carried out by the County Councils in England and Wales will provide a unique and indispensable reference book for professionals in the construction industry embarking on 'heritage' work. Using detailed and highly-illustrated case studies, the book documents over 100 schemes from industrial archaeology to historic parks.

Inhalt
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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