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When wood is exposed to moisture, it will decay and deteriorate unless it is pressure treated or treated some other way. However, there are some wood that resist moisture naturally, like redwood.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoit swells up it could also rot
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A problem with wood when wet?
I have no idea what your question is, but if you have a problem with wood when wet, don't let it get wet.
What wood is the least flammable?
wet wood
Why it is difficult to burn a piece of fresh wood from a tree?
It's pretty simple the wood is still wet. If you try to burn it 2 things could happen the water could sizzle and eventually burn or in some wood's cases explode.
What wood is used to make coffee table?
wet wood
What is the antonym of tinder?
Wood that is wet
Wet plastic is not good conductor but wet wood is good conductor why?
Wet wood has traces of all sorts of materials in it that can ionize. The ions make the water conductive. The same sort of thing does not usually happen with plastic, but it can if there are materials on it that can ionize in water. I have seen a person get a bad shock from a plastic mixing vessel because the vessel was covered with splashes of wet chemicals and an attached motor had an electrical fault and was not grounded properly.
How do you glue carpet down on wet wood?
Once the wood dries & you can do it right.
Does wet wood make dark smoke or does dry wood?
Wet wood, vegetation, and plastics will make a thick, dark smoke that should not be breathed in. Dry wood and dead leaves make a thinner, grayish smoke.
What is the effect of rain on wood?
it makes it wet
How do i clean a wood clock?
a wet cloth
What would happen if you put water on wood?
If you put water on wood, the wood will absorb the water and become wet. Depending on the type of wood and the amount of water applied, the wood may swell, warp, or decay over time. It is generally recommended to keep wood dry to preserve its structure and prevent damage.
Is wet jet swifter good for floors?
is wet jet swifter good for wood flooring
