wood preservative
Lumber decay preventer
A wood preservative is a chemical substance applied to wood to protect it from decay, rot, fungi, insects, and moisture damage.
These treatments extend the lifespan of lumber used in outdoor construction, fencing, decking, and other applications where wood is exposed to the elements.
Common preservatives include creosote, copper-based compounds, and various oils.
The deck boards were treated with wood preservative before installation.
- creosoteCoal-tar distillate for preservation
- pentachlorophenolChlorinated wood preservative
- boratesSalts of boric acid
- pressure treatmentChemical wood preservation method
- coal tarCarbonized fuel residue
utility poles · varnish · deck stain · railroad ties · fence post · toxicity · biodegradable · carcinogenic · eco-friendly · pesticide · leaching · rot · incising · tung oil · beeswax · penetrating · linseed · cedar
- paintshouse paint, primer, basecoat, topcoat, clear coat
- outdoor maintenancepower washing, pressure washing, sealing, staining, cleaning
- protectantssunscreen, sealant, coating, finish, barrier
- wood finishesshellac, lacquer, varnish, polyurethane, linseed oil
- wood productssawdust, plywood, lumber, veneer, fiberboard
- lumber industrysawmill, logs, timber harvesting, logging, lumber yards
wood preservativewood rot
Fungal decomposition of lumber
dry rot · wet rot · termites · wood-boring beetles · woodworm
wood preservativedecomposition
Breakdown into simpler parts
rotting · deterioration · biodegradation · decay · structural failure