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* | =Basics= | ||
* | *For better or for worse, wood is biodegradable | ||
* | *on one hand we don't have a crisis like we do with plastic waste | ||
* | *On the other hand wood products (especially n the construction sector) often get rotten by microrganisms, eaten by pests, or damaged by humidity levels | ||
*This page explores sustainable methods to adress this | |||
=Methods= | |||
==Chemical== | |||
===Borate compounds=== | |||
*[http://www.americanborate.com/all-about-borates/borate-applications/borate-wood-preservation/] | |||
===Iron Sulphate=== | |||
*Iron Sulphate - this says cost is $0.01/sqft: http://buildingtree.ca/products-page/concrete-finishes/ferrous-sulphate-powder/ | |||
===Ferrous sulphate=== | |||
* | |||
===Potassium silicate=== | |||
* | |||
==Heat=== | |||
===Charring with a torch=== | |||
* | |||
==Paint== | |||
*Silicate Paints [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicate_mineral_paint]. Also sol-silicate paints. | |||
*Sodium silicate -waterglass - [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/32540/PDF&ved=2ahUKEwi37Lium-ThAhUDO60KHdNrBCcQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw29yt7vDS7-xqWeKuTRKBTM]. FPL work in Madison, with soak then 2.5% phosphoric acid to polymerize water glass. | *Sodium silicate -waterglass - [https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/32540/PDF&ved=2ahUKEwi37Lium-ThAhUDO60KHdNrBCcQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw29yt7vDS7-xqWeKuTRKBTM]. FPL work in Madison, with soak then 2.5% phosphoric acid to polymerize water glass. | ||
=See Also= | |||
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=Useful Links= | |||
*Good info here: https://permies.com/t/42996/Wood-Preservatives | *Good info here: https://permies.com/t/42996/Wood-Preservatives | ||
*Another brand/supplier: http://www.valhalco.com/why-use-lifetime-wood-stain.php | |||
Another brand/supplier: http://www.valhalco.com/why-use-lifetime-wood-stain.php | |||
Revision as of 00:06, 24 April 2019
Basics
- For better or for worse, wood is biodegradable
- on one hand we don't have a crisis like we do with plastic waste
- On the other hand wood products (especially n the construction sector) often get rotten by microrganisms, eaten by pests, or damaged by humidity levels
- This page explores sustainable methods to adress this
Methods
Chemical
Borate compounds
Iron Sulphate
- Iron Sulphate - this says cost is $0.01/sqft: http://buildingtree.ca/products-page/concrete-finishes/ferrous-sulphate-powder/
Ferrous sulphate
Potassium silicate
Heat=
Charring with a torch
Paint
- Silicate Paints [2]. Also sol-silicate paints.
- Sodium silicate -waterglass - [3]. FPL work in Madison, with soak then 2.5% phosphoric acid to polymerize water glass.
See Also
Useful Links
- Good info here: https://permies.com/t/42996/Wood-Preservatives
- Another brand/supplier: http://www.valhalco.com/why-use-lifetime-wood-stain.php