Performance of Wood Protection Systems at Multiple Field Test Sites Using the Ground Proximity Test Method
IRG/WP 12-20499
A Zahora, A Preston, L Jin
A series of preservative systems were used to treat southern pine ground proximity test samples which were then exposed at a range of test sites located throughout the world. The sites were chosen on the basis of having vastly different Scheffer Climate decay indices. After almost 14 years exposure, distinct differences are apparent in how different preservative systems perform at the different sites, as well as how their relative performance is impacted at different retentions.
Keywords: field testing, ground proximity, above ground, site influences, CCA, ACQ, copper azole