Introduction; What is preservation; Nature of wood; Decay Hazards; wood preservatives; Log protection/ Preservation; Preparation of Materials; Wood Preserving Processes; Treatment methods; Post Treatment Handling; Properties and uses of treated wood; Environmental Health and Safety measures; Design of Treatment area; Economic aspects of wood preservation; Appendices.

The purpose of this publication is to discuss the application of the results of numerous experiments and observations of the pressure treatment of wood and to present general information relating to the subject. Such information is of value to engineers, treating-plant operators, inspectors, and others interested in the preparation of specifications and in the application of pressure-treating processes.

THE purpose of this book is to present in concise form the essential information concerning the preservation of timber which has appeared in the proceedings of the American Wood Preservers' Association and elsewhere during recent years... Contains a chronology of the development of wood preservation in this country... also... a bibliography. * * * * * * From the Foreword: Wood properly preserved is practically permanent wood, and because efficient avoids the cost of unnecessary replacements. The treatment of timber to make it last the limit of its serviceability is a fundamental feature of modern engineering. Briefly, in the following pages, the American Wood-Preservers' Association presents facts and figures for those becoming interested in the subject. Further information will be cheerfully given by any of its members or officers (see pages 47-55). Reference to the literature listed on pages 56-73 also is recommended. The most comprehensive publications on the subject are the Proceedings of the American Wood-Preservers' Association and Howard F. Weiss' "Preservation of Structural Timber." For the guidance of treating-plant operators, construction engineers, and others interested in the technique of wood preservation, the American Wood Preservers' Association will soon issue the beginnings of a Manual of Recommended Practice. By up-to-date methods and in conformity with the best practice wood can be so preserved that its life is prolonged to at least three times what it would be without treatment. Consumers of wood can figure the savings for their own particular service, after getting quotations from their nearest wood-preserving plant.

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"