How to treat a tree from moisture and the spread of decay?

• How to treat a tree from moisture and smoldering?
• The use of folk remedies to protect against fungus
• Treatment of wooden houses with an antiseptic
• Popular disinfectant masks
• How to properly apply wood preservatives?

Wood, being a building material, has, in addition to a wide list of pluses, a number of minuses. The main one is susceptibility to a humid environment. Protecting wood from water is the main factor that ensures the durability of various wooden structures.

Wood quickly loses its strength due to water, so it must be well processed.

A high level of humidity can lead to a violation of the structure of wood and structures made of it. The presence of an environment with a high level of humidity is an ideal place for the development of various types of microorganisms, leading to the formation of fungus, mold and smoldering.

How to treat a tree from moisture and smoldering?

The initial stage of protection against moisture is the proper drying of wood before it is used to release building materials from it, since carefully dried wood is more stable to the negative effects of moisture.

Drying can be carried out in various ways. Drying under production conditions is the most optimal, as it involves the introduction of special equipment and a strict control system over the production process. Carrying out atmospheric drying will allow to cope with the task in the conditions of the normal organization of the production process.

As a result of the dangerous effect of moisture on wood, wooden building material can rot and mold. The process of smoldering wood can occur during the transportation, construction and operation of wood. The active spread of smoldering wood from moisture can be explained by the following reasons:

• high air humidity;
• stagnation of oxygen and lack of its access;
• temperature fluctuations;
• accumulation of condensate;
• freezing of lumber;
• contact of a tree with a layer of soil;
• high humidity of the original wood.

To protect the tree from moisture, various preventive measures are needed, which are introduced even at the stages of storage and construction of wooden houses. The humidity level of wood materials depends on the season. Continued drying can take more than a year.

There are several types of methods that prevent the process of smoldering from moisture. Waterproofing will help protect the tree from capillary water, and painting or installing a roof that is waterproof will help protect the tree from atmospheric moisture.

The design of a wooden house should be on the foundation, it is not worth installing drainage systems, but it is best to ensure high-quality drying of the house. You should not arrange a garden near the house, as this will increase the humidity inside the premises.

The next proven method of protection against the appearance of smoldering foci is the protection of wood from the ends, since the ends are one of the most vulnerable places in the structure. Inspection of the house should be taken as a rule, it is best to carry it out in the spring. Identification of the causes of rot is associated with the collection of sample materials in order to recognize the density of the building material and its level of moisture.

A tree affected by smoldering has greatly reduced physical and mechanical properties. The density of the tree is reduced by 15%, and the hardness becomes 20-30 times less if we compare the affected tree with the whole. The level of damage can lead to shifts in the outer and inner walls, distortions of the openings of windows and doors, loosening of the entire building. An obstacle to the process of spreading the lesion can only be chemicals.

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The use of folk remedies to protect against fungus

The problem of choosing a means for impregnating wood and protecting it from moisture is quite difficult, but solvable. You can use for this purpose and folk recipes. Here are some of them:

Treatment with copper sulphate. To do this, 100 g of the substance is dissolved in 10 liters of water and the wood is treated.

1. The use of silicate glue to protect wood from external influences. To do this, dilute the glue with water. At the same time, the adhesive composition must have a certain degree of ductility so that it can be coated with all defective places.
2. The use of a solution of 5% potassium bichromate mixed with a 5% solution of sulfuric acid, taken in proportions 1: 1, in order to protect the tree. The composition can process not only one ceiling with walls, but also a layer of soil to a depth of 0.5 m.
3. Preparation of the composition using soda and vinegar. All areas covered with mold are treated with a solution by spraying it from a spray bottle.
4. Treatment of wood with copper sulphate. Why 100 g of a substance is dissolved in 10 liters of water. This solution can be used to process walls and ceilings, gaps in windows and doors.
5. Impregnation of stakes, fences, wooden logs with heated resin.
6. Using a solution of salt with boric acid. In this case, take 50 g of acid per 5 liters of boiling water with the addition of 1 kg of salt. Mixing with special care, treat the surface twice after a 2-hour interval.

The methods listed above will be effective if large areas of the wooden structure are not covered by smoldering, since this will require the adoption of constructive measures.

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Treatment of wooden houses with an antiseptic

The most effective methods that are used to combat moisture and mold are 2 methods:

1. Conservation.
2. Antiseptic.

Preservation is a method used to treat wooden surfaces with poisonous substances. This method is not safe, therefore it is used in the construction industry in the process of soaking raw materials, processing by diffusion, impregnation by autoclaving.

Antiseptic involves the application of chemical solutions. Processing is possible without anyone's help with a brush or roller. On the shelves of stores there is an unlimited number of antiseptics and paints and varnishes that can prevent the appearance of fungus on wooden structures. Before choosing, you need to decide on the purpose of processing.

White spirit and compositions based on it or using water can be used not only for the purpose of safety, but also be in demand due to their low price. Impregnation of wood structures with such solutions, which are most in contact with soil or moisture, will not bring the desired effect.

Water-repellent antiseptics are ideal for impregnation. You should not forget about the conditions for using various compounds and their properties, which can be read on the packaging. Some of the solutions are used to treat external surfaces, there are compositions for internal types of work.

The use of paints and varnishes for external works is advantageous in case of constant temperature changes, since they are resistant to weather phenomena, precipitation, frost and sunny weather.

Mixtures are more resistant to mechanical stress, and not to temperature changes and ultraviolet radiation. When buying mixtures, you should definitely ask about the availability of a certificate confirming complete safety when using these products for human and animal health.

For ideal processing of wooden surfaces, it is imperative to choose a high-quality composition. There are many possibilities for treating wood from moisture and smoldering.

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Popular disinfectant masks

If we turn to Russian manufacturers, then such brands as "Wood Doctor", "Bioks", "Biosept", "Aquatex", "Pinotex", "Elkon" are considered to be of higher quality.

The disinfectant composition "Wood Doctor" is used to impregnate all types of wood, regardless of the depth of the lesion. The product is environmentally friendly and non-hazardous. It is ideal for outdoor and indoor processing.

"Bioks" is a coating that protects against mold and highlights the texture of wood. The composition may be colored or colorless.

Protection of the tree from microorganisms is carried out with special antiseptic solutions.

"Biosept" is a composition that is intended for the purpose of processing residential wooden buildings and structures from the inside and outside. Represents one of the best tools in its own field. Made on the basis of new generation biocides, it is harmless, durable, resistant to weathering, difficult to wash out, allowing subsequent changes in the color of the tree.

"Aquatex" is the most suitable for the protection of sawn and planed wooden surfaces.

"Pinotex" is a product whose manufacturer produces antiseptics, oils and paints. This composition is suitable for the purpose of processing any type of wood that does not fade after application of the composition, gives the tree a beautiful color and lasts from 8 to 10 years.

Elkon is an impregnation that includes several types of products used depending on the purpose, such as Elkon Aqua Bio and Elkon Sauna.

Foreign manufacturers may offer various compositions to combat smoldering, moisture and mold on wood:

1. TIKKURILA is a Finnish company that sells glazing, covering, priming types of antiseptics. The company produces paints with an oily protective base. Before using them, you should read the annotation.
2. Dulux is a British concern that produces antifungal impregnations and primers based on organic solvents.
3. ALLIGATOR is a German company that offers impregnations and paints and varnishes that enter the structure during processing without clogging all the pores of the tree. They are able to emphasize the natural beauty of the tree species, do not burst, dry in a short time, and retain their initial characteristics for a long period of time.