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*For better or for worse, wood is biodegradable | *For better, or for worse, wood is biodegradable | ||
*on one hand we don't have a crisis like we do with plastic waste | *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 | *On the other hand wood products (especially n the construction sector) often get rotten by microrganisms, eaten by pests, or damaged by humidity levels | ||
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=Methods= | =Methods= | ||
==Chemical== | ==Chemical== | ||
==Bifenthrin== | |||
*Supposedly effective, not too toxic, not sure on production pathway | |||
===Borate compounds=== | ===Borate compounds=== | ||
*[http://www.americanborate.com/all-about-borates/borate-applications/borate-wood-preservation/] | *[http://www.americanborate.com/all-about-borates/borate-applications/borate-wood-preservation/] | ||
*Boric acid, and other compounds | |||
=== [[Creosol]] === | |||
*Either the pure chemical(s) or simply [[Creosote]] itself | |||
*Works but is carcinogenic, emits smell, and changes color of wood | |||
===Iron Sulphate=== | ===Iron Sulphate=== | ||
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==Heat== | ==Heat== | ||
===Charring with a torch=== | ===Charring with a gaseous fuel torch=== | ||
* | *Essentially A Controlled Manual Form of [[Yakisugi]] (charring to make a protective layer, done in japan pre-modern materials) | ||
===Thermally modified wood=== | |||
*[[Thermally Modified Wood]] | |||
==Paint== | ==Paint== | ||
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=Useful Links= | =Useful Links= | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_preservation The Wikipedia Page on Wood Preservation] | |||
*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 | ||
Latest revision as of 00:13, 17 July 2020
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
Bifenthrin
- Supposedly effective, not too toxic, not sure on production pathway
Borate compounds
- [1]
- Boric acid, and other compounds
Creosol
- Either the pure chemical(s) or simply Creosote itself
- Works but is carcinogenic, emits smell, and changes color of wood
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 gaseous fuel torch
- Essentially A Controlled Manual Form of Yakisugi (charring to make a protective layer, done in japan pre-modern materials)
Thermally modified wood
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
- The Wikipedia Page on Wood Preservation
- Good info here: https://permies.com/t/42996/Wood-Preservatives
- Another brand/supplier: http://www.valhalco.com/why-use-lifetime-wood-stain.php