Synopsis
Preservation of Structural Timber offers a practical, results-focused look at how timber can be protected and extended in real-world settings.
This edition explains the science behind treating poles, cross arms, shingles, and other wood products, with safety and economy in mind.
- Learn about common preservatives and how they interact with different woods, including how absorption and retention affect performance.
- Compare treatment methods such as open-tank and full-cell creosote processes, and see what impacts cost and durability.
- Review real-world data on pole life, treatment costs, and the long-term economics of wood preservation.
- Understand how tests for inflammability and durability are conducted and interpreted, and what these results mean for field applications.
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