This paper describes the preparation of different types of modified beech shingles used to deck the roof of a hiking hut in Germany. Wood shingles were a traditional roofing material …
Assuring an effective and durable flame retardancy for wood products is one of the major challenges for the application of wood in modern-day building environment (Östman et al. 2017). Most …
The surface carbonisation of wooden materials is a traditional Japanese technique known as Yakisugi or Shou Sugi Ban. Yakisugi-treated Japanese cedar is reputed to exhibit enhanced properties, including increased durability, …
Various modification methods have been developed to extend the service life of wood which include surface treatments, chemical modifications, heat treatments, and impregnation techniques. Chemical wood modification offers promising improvements …
Due to its aesthetics, its low weight in relation to its high strength and its sustainability, wood is an important building material. However, wood is susceptible to degradation by wood-destroying …
When we talk about mineralisation, we mean the implementation of mineral water-insoluble crystals into the wood. As I cannot simply press the crystals into the wood, they have to be …
Wood is an amazing material that breathes and interacts with the water around it. It absorbs water from the air and releases it back, depending on the temperature and humidity. …
Wood is a widely used material in various industries, particularly in construction, where fire resistance is a critical requirement. Enhancing wood’s resistance to fire is essential for improving safety and …
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) needles are a forestry side-stream rich in secondary metabolites. Due to the presence of various chemical constituents, different pine needles have been used in diverse ways, …
The increased use of wood plastic composites (WPCs) for outdoor building applications is accompanied by an increased need for research about their durability properties. One particularly important feature is their …
Understanding and modeling links and relations between wood micro-scale characteristics and behavior of real timber elements requires scaling-up sizes of specimens as well as testing methods and instrumentation corresponding to …
In this study it is investigated if the anti-oxidant propyl gallate, a derivative of tannins, can be used to impregnate wood, react with wood, and provide increased resistance to UV …
Modified wood can provide protection against a range of wood deteriorating organisms. Several hypotheses have been put forward for the mode of action against wood decaying fungi, including inhibition of …
Anatomical properties affect the permeability of wood and need to be considered when wood is impregnated with wood protection agents. While Scots pine sapwood material is known to be easy …
Exterior-use timber in multi-storey buildings requires durable fire-retardancy and biological resistance due to its exposure to environmental conditions involving direct water contact. Limited research has been demonstrated regarding whether a …
