Abstract
Before deciding whether or not to apply preservatives the properties of the timber in question must first be considered in relation to two important aspects. Firstly the durability of the wood must be ascertained and this depends to a large extent on its inherent resistance to fungal and insect attack. Secondly it is necessary to know about its permeability to liquids. The decay resistance depends mainly on the chemical composition of the wood, while permeability is closely related to its microscopic structure.
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Desch, H.E. (1973) Timber, Its Structure & Properties. London. Macmillan. 4th Ed.
Findlay, W.P.K. (1974) Timber Properties & Uses. London, Granada Publishing.
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Findlay, W.P.K. (1985). The nature and durability of wood. In: Findlay, W.P.K. (eds) Preservation of timber in the tropics. Forestry Sciences, vol 17. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-2752-5_1
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