Water repellents and water-repellent preservatives for wood

R. Sam Williams; William C. Feist

doi:10.2737/FPL-GTR-109

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Water repellents and water-repellent preservatives for wood

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Authors:

R. Sam Williams, William C. Feist

Year:

1999

Type:

General Technical Report

Station:

Forest Products Laboratory

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2737/FPL-GTR-109

Source:

(General technical report FPL ; GTR-109):12 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

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Abstract

Water repellents and water-repellent preservatives increase the durability of wood by enabling the wood to repel liquid water. This report focuses on water-repellent finishes for wood exposed outdoors above ground. The report includes a discussion of the effects of outdoor exposure on wood, the characteristics of water repellent and water-repellent preservative formulations, and methods for applying these finishes.

Keywords

Water repellent finishes, Wood preservatives

Citation

Williams, R. Sam.; Feist, William C. 1999. Water repellents and water-repellent preservatives for wood. (General technical report FPL ; GTR-109):12 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.