Table of Contents
1.Introduction
2.General
3.TreatmentRequirements
4.DesignConsiderations
5.Species
6.TypesofPreservativeTreatments
7.Retention,Penetration,CertificationandMarking
Requirements
8.Incising
9.IndividualLaminationstobeTreatedPriortoGluing
10.AdhesivesandProcesses
11.FabricationandMachining
12.CareAfterTreatmentandFieldTreatment
13.References Abstract
Discusses the uses of preservative treatments for the protection of glued laminated timber to resist decay. Topics discussed are design considerations, species of wood, types of preservative treatment, requirements for retention, penetration, certification and marking, incising, treatment prior to bonding, adhesives and bonding processes, fabrication and machining, care after treatment, field treatment and exudation of natural wood resin. Recommended for all users of glued laminated timber.
