Preserving Timber (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Preservative
Preservative
Chemical that prevents timber rot/breakdown
Penetration Depth
Penetration Depth
How deep preservative enters timber
Best use for brushing/spraying method
Best use for brushing/spraying method
Small projects or onsite applications
Advantage of brushing/spraying
Advantage of brushing/spraying
Easy to use, cost-effective, allows touch-ups
Disadvantage of brushing/spraying
Disadvantage of brushing/spraying
Limited penetration, affected by weather
Pressure treatment process
Pressure treatment process
Preservatives injected deep in pressure chamber
Main benefit of pressure treatment
Main benefit of pressure treatment
Deep penetration for long-lasting protection
Ideal timber for pressure treatment
Ideal timber for pressure treatment
Softwoods like pine for outdoor structures
Dipping & soaking process
Dipping & soaking process
Timber immersed in preservative solution
Best timber for dipping/soaking
Best timber for dipping/soaking
New, uniform pieces of timber
Safety equipment for preservation
Safety equipment for preservation
Gloves, masks, and goggles
Environmental preservation consideration
Environmental preservation consideration
Use eco-friendly preservatives