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Wood is kiln dried to make it dimensionally stable and to bring its moisture content into a range that improves its characteristics.
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Is there a way to harden the wood of a Tulip Poplar tree as it grows?
There is no way to harden the wood of a Tulip Poplar tree as it grows. Wood cannot be hardened until after it is harvested, at the time of harvesting and cutting, it may be treated with chemicals or sealants that make the wood stronger.
Why does wood need treated with chemicals?
There are three basic reasons to treat wood with chemicals: to inhibit decay, to prevent insects from eating it, and to make it flame-retardant.
What has the author Aaron Teyegaga written?
Aaron Teyegaga has written: 'Ecological studies on microbial deterioration of untreated and copper-chrome-arsenate treated wood exposed to the soil'
What material harden to become the wood of a tree?
it is the bark
Is wolmanized wood also know as pressure treated wood?
Wolmanized Wood is a brand of pressure treated wood.
What is the tensile strengthof pressure treated wood?
Depends on the dimensions and type of treated wood. Not signifcantly different from untreated wood.
Why wood treated?
Wood, which is subject to moisture in a garden, for instance, must be regularly treated with a preservative to prevent the wood rotting.
What is the abbreviation for treated wood?
PT Wood.
Does treated wood harm birds?
Treated wood can hurt birds because of the dangerous chemical compounds used to treat the wood. It is known that some treated wood has arsenic in it and could poison the birds habitat.
Is treated wood soft or hard?
"Treated wood can be soft or hard." But, generally what is bought from a lumberyard is soft.
How long does pressure treated wood last when treated?
Pressure treated wood can last up to 20 years or more and most pressured treated wood sold in stores such as Home Depot offer a limited lifetime warranty.
Does pressure treated lumber have to be stamped by ippc?
Preservatively-treated (pressure-treated) wood does not meet the standard, unless the wood was heat-treated and stamped HT prior to preservative treatment.
