In order to maximally preserve the wood in the structures made of it, especially in wet conditions or in the open air, it is not superfluous to apply a protective layer of impregnation. This material will provide information about the variety of technologies for processing wood raw materials.
Today we know these types of protective materials to preserve wood in its original form:
- Special paints
- A variety of impregnating antiseptics
- Paint type coatings
It should be noted that the paints are not just a finishing material, but also a kind of protection layer. The process of wood processing is not complicated at all, as the paints are easily applied with the help of a roller on the surface. In the process of painting, you can use a sprayer or a brush to paint a layer. When the paint dries, it will play the role of a special protective film, which will save the material from external influences or precipitation.
Paints for Treatment Purposes are Divided into the Following Types:
- The water-soluble type can be classified as non-toxic and financially beneficial in use. Do not forget about the weather conditions, because the freshly applied layer can significantly damage the rain.
- Paint on organic solvents is characterized by reliable quality and ease of use. Proponents of repair in the winter season such paints will taste, because their use is possible even in the negative and quite long temperature regime.
- Antiseptic paints.
Antiseptic is a method of impregnation of wood material with special chemical solutions to protect it from destruction under the influence of biological processes. Destructions of this nature are found in open or wet rooms.
It is in such an environment that bacteria and other representatives of fungal environments reproduce perfectly. As a result, unprotected layers of wood begin to decompose. Impregnation with an antiseptic is carried out not only at the initial stages of construction, but also in the operation of a residential building. Also, impregnated wood on sawing and logging.
Having in mind the plans for country construction, it is worth clarifying how exactly the wood processing of the material, which is intended for the construction of the building. As for the technology of antiseptic treatment of wood billets and lumber is to immerse for a few seconds in a special solution.
Wood processing is necessary not only for prevention, but also in the event of an initial defeat, when the destruction becomes visible. The occurrence of mold or change in color towards blue, refers to the alarm signals saying that it is necessary to save the monastery from the processes of rotting.
For the treatment of healthy wood planes, a 5% solution of potassium bichromate in sulfuric acid is used. At the initial stage of the origin of the hearth of rotting, there will be enough disinfectant antiseptics, which are usually present in the store. In case of severe damage, it is necessary to remove and burn the fungus affected area or ask for help from specialists.
The antiseptics can be impregnated:
- On a water base or water-soluble. Among their advantages are: rapid drying, weak or lack of smell, non-toxicity of the mixture, as well as the possibility of application to a wet surface. Among the flaws of the mixture are its shallow penetration into the wood material, which is not desirable for the treatment of wood that is constantly in water.
- Water-soluble antiseptics are used for wooden and residential buildings, fences, frames, doors, as well as buildings for household purposes, etc. Water repellent solvents have an organic base. Their advantages include the depth of penetration, as well as the presence of many valuable additives. The disadvantages are a rather expressive smell. The quality of this mixture depends on the level of preparation for the protective layer of antiseptic. It is used in places where the wood borders with the processes of frequent humidification, namely a damp cellar and suffocating bath.
- The combination impregnations differ in terms of the way the antiseptic is applied. In addition to “dipping” in the solution is a very popular method is to treat the material with a brush, sprayer or roller. The method of chemical treatment in an autoclave under a certain pressure is very popular. This method is only possible with special equipment.
You should know that paint coatings form a protective film that does not veil the wood structure, but only protects it. This is the main difference from the paint. The lacquers are divided into:
- For outside work (protecting wood from cracks during expansion or contraction, elastic)
- For indoor work (highly resistant to evaporation of different scales)
- Paintwork coatings for outside work well protect the wood from hot UV light, and fungicide components protect the material from piercing mold. Coatings for interior work combat damage of mechanical nature, as well as moisture.
Before starting to process wood on your own, be sure to familiarize yourself with the prescribed recommendations from the manufacturer. Often, these are present on the packaging with similar means.
