Guide for Use of Wood Preservatives in Historic Structures

Guide for Use of Wood Preservatives in Historic Structures
Author: Stan LeBow
Publisher: Government Printing Office
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2012-12-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780160915178

NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT-- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price Wood preservatives are generally grouped into two categories: preservatives used for in-place field (remedial)treatment and preservatives used for pressure treatments.A limitation of in-place treatments is that they cannot beforced deeply into the wood under pressure. However, theycan be applied into the center of large wooden membersvia treatment holes. These preservatives may be availableas liquids, rods, or pastes. Pressure-treated wood has muchdeeper and more uniform preservative penetration thanwood treated with other methods. The type of pressuretreated wood is often dependent on the requirements of thespecific application. To guide selection of pressure-treatedwood, the American Wood Protection Association developedUse Category System standards. Other preservative characteristics, such as color, odor, and surface oiliness may alsobe relevant. Guidelines for selection and application of fieldtreatments and for selection and specification of pressure-treated wood are provided in this document. Related Products: Nondestructive Evaluation of Wood is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-001-00704-8 New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01280-0 Guide for In-Place Treatment of Wood in Historic Covered and Modern Bridges is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/001-001-00695-5 Preserving Historic Wood Porches is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01240-1 Preservation Briefs: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation Problems, 1-14 is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01026-2 Preservation Briefs: 15-23 (2007) is avaiable here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01256-7 Preservation Briefs 24-34: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation and Repair Problems Prior to Working on Historic Buildings is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01147-1 Preservation Briefs 35-42: Recognizing and Resolving Common Preservation and Repair Problems Prior to Working on Historic Buildings is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01219-2 Renovation & Historic Preservation resources collection can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/science-technology/construction-archit"

Selection and Use of Preservative-treated Wood

Selection and Use of Preservative-treated Wood
Author: Bruce R. Johnson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 104
Release: 1995
Genre: Wood
ISBN: 9780935018752

For centuries wood has been one of the most common and easiest to use construction materials. It is used practically everywhere in housing and agricultural buildings, as posts, utility and telephone poles, railroad ties, wharves, piling, and many others. Wood is also a renewable material. Although we have consumed tremendous volumes of wood for centuries, the United States is growing more wood volume than what is being harvested. Wood is a biological material and subject to decay, insect, and marine borer attack. These agents are nature's way of recycling wood in the natural ecosystem. Without nature's recycling system, we would literally be buried by wood and other cellulose-based materials, such as grass, leaves, and agricultural field residues. However, when wood is used in a more or less permanent application, it must be protected from biological degradation. Destruction can be prevented by any number of methods or combination of methods. This book was written for homeowners, contractors, building supply clerks, architects, and others who use or recommend wood products. This summary briefly reviews the major causes of biological deterioration of wood and how it can be prevented.

Guide for Use of Wood Preservatives in Historic Structures

Guide for Use of Wood Preservatives in Historic Structures
Author: Stan Lebow Ronald W. Anthony
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Historic buildings
ISBN: 9781482790504

This document provides guidance on wood preservation options in the context of historic preservation. Preserving wooden building materials is critical to historic preservationpractitioners. Biodeterioration can be minimized through design, construction practices, maintenance, and, if necessary, by use of wood preservatives. Moisture is the primary cause of biodeterioration, and if exposure to moisture cannot be prevented, the application of preservatives or use of pressure-treated wood may be warranted. The Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties emphasize retaining the historic character of a property, including distinctive materials, features, and spatial relationships. Existing conditions should be carefully evaluated to determine the appropriate level of intervention. Wood preservatives are generally grouped into two categories: preservatives used for in-place field (remedial) treatment and preservatives used for pressure treatments.A limitation of in-place treatments is that they cannot be forced deeply into the wood under pressure. However, they can be applied into the center of large wooden members via treatment holes. These preservatives may be availableas liquids, rods, or pastes. Pressure-treated wood has much deeper and more uniform preservative penetration than wood treated with other methods. The type of pressure-treated wood is often dependent on the requirements of thespecific application. To guide selection of pressure-treated wood, the American Wood Protection Association developed use Category System standards. Other preservative characteristics, such as color, odor, and surface oiliness may alsobe relevant. Guidelines for selection and application of field treatments and for selection and specification of pressure-treated wood are provided in this document.