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Observations on Structural Use of Treated Wood in Hawaii
A sabbatical leave supplied the author with an opportunity to observe the production, use, and performance of pressure-treated wood in structural applications in Hawaii. Treated wood intended for service in […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1984 |
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Observations on Wood Protection Research in Europe
The author, a pathologist from the U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, reports on the Eighth International Convention on Wood Preservation at Freiburg, Germany, at which he presented a paper, “Biological Contributions […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1964 |
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On-Site Preservative Treatments for Exterior Wood of Buildings
This article deals with on-site preservative treatments and describes two parts in the experiments: lab tests to provide basic data on depths and treatment methods, and field trials of these […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1967 |
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On-Site Preservative Treatments; Their Effectiveness for Exterior Millwork of Different Species Used in Various Climates
Results of 7 years of exposure tests are presented which show the effectiveness of a variety of short-soak preservative treatments on exterior wood millwork of a number of wood species. […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1963 |
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Optimization of hydrogen peroxide extraction conditions for cca removal from treated wood by response surface methodology
This research was performed to evaluate the effect of extraction conditions (time, temperature, and concentration of hydrogen peroxide) on extraction yield of copper, chromium, and arsenic from chromated copper arsenate […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2004 |
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Over-the-counter preservatives: their ability to protect western woods from fungal attack through soil contact
Homeowners often use untreated wood in areas where decay is likely and provide supplemental protection through brush or dip application of a variety of commercially available preservatives. The efficacy of […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1993 |
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Overtreatment of Millwork: Is Control At the Log Pond Feasible?
The organism responsible for the development of highly porous areas in the sapwood of most western species, particularly ponderosa pine, has been identified as Bacillus polymyxa. It is not relegated […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1963 |
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Oxygen Utilization By Decay Fungi for the Evaluation of Wood Preservatives
The fungitoxic value of pentachlorophenol, coal tar creosote and CCA as wood preservatives was evaluated in the laboratory to compare the oxygen utilization method with the standard soil-block method. Three […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1975 |
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Pacific silver fir is the more-treatable component of hem-fir from Coastal British Columbia
Preliminary studies at Forintek and elsewhere have shown that preservative penetration in Pacific silver fir is greater than in western hemlock. To justify separating these species for preservative treatment it […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1995 |
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Penetrability of Glue Lines in Douglas-Fir Plywood By Preservative Solutions
The internal bond strength of particleboard was observed to vary with several factors including type of glue, how it was spread, and how surfaces were prepared. To evaluate these variables, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1964 |
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Penetration of boron in Douglas-fir and western hemlock lumber
The penetration and retention of disodium octaborate tetrahydrate in Douglas-fir heartwood and western hemlock sapwood were evaluated at concentrations of 0.5, 1.0, 2.5, 5.0, 10.0, and 20.0 percent (boric acid […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1989 |
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Pentachlorophenol and Heavy Petroleum for the Preservative Treatment of Railway Crossties
An experiment was set up to determine the preservative effectiveness of 2.50, 3.75, and 5.00 percent pentachlorophenol in oil, and 50-50 creosote petroleum. The threshold for the weathered ties with […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1958 |
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Pentachlorophenol Gradients in Pressure Treated Wood Under Exposure to Weather
Describes the effect of various solvents for pentachlorophenol on its distribution and permanence in wood after pressure treatment by an empty-cell schedule. Both round and rectangular stock of southern yellow […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1955 |
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Pentachlorophenol–Possible Sources of Human Exposure
Pentachlorophenol (PCP), an important wood preservative, has been detected at the parts per billion level in the urine of nonoccupationally exposed human populations in widely scattered locations. It has not […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1977 |
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Performance Evaluation of Stained, Rough-Sawn Southern Pine Siding
Data after 2-1/2-years exposure suggest that an improved system of manufacturing, applying, and staining southern pine siding may lead to a much improved service life in aspects of both performance […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1969 |
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Performance of copper-naphthenate-treated poles in service
Copper-naphthenate-treated poles in service were inspected for deterioration, penetration, retention, and serviceability. The study included poles in all hazard zones in the United States. Poles installed by 12 different utilities […]
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Forest Products Journal | 2002 |
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Performance of Eastern Hemlock Wharf Timbers
A pathological examination was made on 27 wood specimens which were obtained from a total of 369 inspected round piles and squared timbers,and which had been installed 7 years previously […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1971 |
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Performance of gelled, palletized, and liquid metham sodium as internal remedial treatments for Douglas-fir poles
The effectiveness of gelled metham sodium (40% sodium n-methyl-dithiocarbamate or NaMDC) against wood-degrading fungi was compared with that of conventional liquid metham sodium in a series of laboratory trials. Gelled […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1998 |
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Performance of gelled, palletized, and liquid metham sodium as internal remedial treatments for Douglas-fir poles
The effectiveness of gelled metham sodium (40% sodium n-methyl-dithiocarbamate or NaMDC) against wood-degrading fungi was compared with that of conventional liquid metham sodium in a series of laboratory trials. Gelled […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1998 |
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Performance of Laminated Preservative-Treated Railroad Bridge Stringers
Twenty-eight laminated bridge stringers were prepared from southern yellow pine lumber treated with Wolman salts to a dry salt retention of 0.3 lb. per cu. ft. or with creosote to […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1955 |
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Performance of Mildewcides in a Semitransparent Stain Wood Finish
The mildewcidal properties of six commercially available chemicals were evaluated as additives at three concentrations in a semitransparent oil-base wood stain. Outdoor exposure data on test specimens at three locations […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1980 |
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Performance of Several Western Woods as Roof Shingles with and Without On-Site Preservative Treatments
Untreated and nonpressure-treated shingles of western redcedar, sugar pine, west coast hemlock, and western larch were exposed to outdoor conditions intermediately favorable to decay of wood above the ground. After […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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Performance Requirements for Exterior Laminated Veneer Lumber
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) has been commercially manufactured for several years. Most service applications have been for interior structural uses. Current growth is encompassing both exterior and interior uses. Exterior […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1986 |
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Permeability of Douglas-Fir in Oregon
Three Douglas-fir heartwood studs were collected from 29 Oregon mills during 1958 and the heartwood and sapwood from 18 other mills in 1959. In 1958, paired test specimens 1.2 inch […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1961 |
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Permeability of White Spruce Wet Stored in Labrador
Poles of white spruce trees, Picea glauca (Moench) Voss., freshly cut in Goose Bay, Labrador, were subjected for 12 weeks during July, August and September of 1971 to ponding, sprinkling, […]
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Forest Products Journal | 1974 |