What is wood preservation

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The term wood preservatives defines that the wood preservation is the process of preserving

wood from the wood destroying agents like insects or fungus so that the life span of the wood

can be extended. It refers to the treatment of wood with chemicals to impart resistance to

degradation and deterioration by living organisms. The proper application of chemical

preservatives can protect wood from decay, and stain fungi, insects and marine borers, thus

prolonging the service life of woods for many years.

The wood contents celluloses, hemicelluloses, starches and other susceptible materials that

attract the fungi and insects to be degraded and eaten. After the preservative treatments, the

fungi and insects cannot decompose and feed on these substances, hence the durability of

wood is to be increased.