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  2. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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    Apart from structural wood preservation measures, there are a number of different chemical preservatives and processes (also known as timber treatment, lumber treatment or pressure treatment) that can extend the life of wood, timber, and their associated products, including engineered wood. These generally increase the durability and resistance ...

  3. Chromated copper arsenate - Wikipedia

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    Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is a wood preservative containing compounds of chromium, copper, and arsenic, in various proportions.It is used to impregnate timber and other wood products, especially those intended for outdoor use, in order to protect them from attack by microbes and insects.

  4. Timber pilings - Wikipedia

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    Timber-pile bridge with steel stringers, New Jersey. Timber pilings serve as the foundations of many historic structures such as canneries, wharves, and shore buildings. The old pilings present challenging problems during restoration as they age and are destroyed by organisms and decay. Replacing the foundation entirely is possible but expensive.

  5. Thermally modified wood - Wikipedia

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    In the early 2000s, Brenstol purchased Tre-Timber, becoming the largest producer of thermally modified wood. [ 20 ] At about that time, the market for thermally modified wood expanded dramatically from its traditional application in sauna materials, to include exterior products, such as decking (terrace) [ 21 ] and cladding (siding). [ 22 ]

  6. Category:Timber preparation - Wikipedia

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    Timber preparation is the series of processes used to turns trees into timber, ready for use in woodworking workshop. Broadly the stages are: Felling of trees; Conversion of logs into boards; Seasoning (drying) of green boards into dry timber, ready for use.

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    The Factors That Impact VO2 Max. Your cardio fitness level isn't the only thing that plays a role. There are actually a number of internal and external factors that can have a major impact on your ...

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    Here's what misophonia is, what causes it and how people who struggle with it best find relief.

  9. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.