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Real-time evaluation of connected in-ground termite stations in laboratory colonies of Coptotermes gestroi and Prorhinotermes sp.
2025 - IRG/WP 25-11082
…dependent.
Seamless data transmission to a connected application optimizes the monitoring of termite cartridges interactions and enables real-time analysis. These analyses have strengthened too the durability of the termite stations in the face of biological constraints. These results open the way to…
M Butin, F Chopinet, S Savriama, D Messaoudi
The spread of technology in a simple wooden pile construction method to prevent shallow landslides
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20733
This study introduces the development and practical application of an innovative slope stabilization technique called the Wood Pile Root System Method (WPRSM), aimed at preventing shallow landslides, which have increased due to the rising occurrence of extreme weather events caused by climate change. This…
K Shimizu, K Tanaka, H Hashitani, A Yamaguchi, K Kabeno, Y Iijima, A Ito, M Jo, T Fujii, K Abe, H Ochiai
Improvement and practical application of dry-type pressure treatment method
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20734
…of wood and enable it to be used in a wide range of applications. The authors have improved the dry-treatment technology, which is a pressure treatment method that does not use water, and have established technology for solvents, wood preservatives, and treatment processes. In this context, the “Act on the…
D Tezuka, C Igarashi
Enhancing the Fire Resistance of Spruce Wood through Treatment and Additive Application: Small Flame Test Method
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20737
Spruce panels treated by spraying with Burnblock® spray, were tested using “Small flame test method” according to EN ISO 11925-2:2011. The fire retardant product from Burnblock ApS is reported by the Danish company to be bioderived and non-toxic. The resu…
E S Mujanic, R Hasanagic, E Kerzic, L Fathi, M Humar
Citric acid/urea derivatives as an anti-discolouration treatment for wood surfaces
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20741
The exterior-use wood faces raining and sunlight exposure, which can cause property changes of the wood, such as the discolouration, dimensional instability, and biological attack. This article explores the use of citric acid and urea as surface protection of…
C-F Lin, O Myronycheva, D Jones, O Karlsson
Are we barking up the right tree? - the use of bark residues in wood protection
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20742
…acid, tannins and other polyphenols, in wood protection applications, including coatings, adhesives, and fire retardants. Several European projects have been initiated to develop innovative wood treatment formulations utilising the bark's natural protective properties. Despite the eco-friendly benefits, such as…
A Treu, M Altgen, M Sipponen, M Borrega
Wood phytosanitation: which Standard should be applied?
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20748
…and the sector sometimes misunderstand the specific application of each one, leading to inadequate protection of some wood products. By understanding the similarities and differences between these two Standards, stakeholders in international trade can better comply with phytosanitary regulations and contribute…
L Robertson, S Santos, M T Troya
The iTrussT project – Advancements in timber bridge design, preservation, and monitoring
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20751
…treatments like creosote. This system includes the application of copper-containing preservatives for overall decay resistance, oil treatments for hydrophobicity, and moisture-reactive fungicides for long-term protection in areas of high exposure, all while maintaining structural integrity. Third, advanced…
K-C Mahnert, U Hundhausen
Durability Analysis of Bio-based Phenol-Formaldehyde Resin-Treated Wood
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20753
The aim of this study is to explore the application of bio-based materials in outdoor construction. Enhancing the durability of wood products effectively extends their carbon storage lifespan, making it essential to investigate their long-term durability. The study used commercial resin (CPF) and…
T-H Lin, P-Y Kuo
Investigation of a commercial fire-retardant additive on particleboard properties
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20755
…property when considering its usability for construction applications. Increased fire resistance is achieved through fire retardant addition during panel production or by spraying fire-retardant on already finished panel. A potential downside of fire-retardant addition during panel production can be related to…
D Jones, S Medved, M Lawther
Unlocking the Potential of Dairy Coproducts in Wood Modification
2025 - IRG/WP 25-30822
…approach to maximize the utilization of lactose is the application for wood polyesterification, especially in combination with biosourced acid. This study investigates the modification of Scots pine sapwood through an in-situ polyesterification reaction using dairy-derived products. The results indicate a…
A Keralta, J Karthäuser, J Winninger, J Chamberland, M-J Dumont, V Landry, H Militz
Enhancing Wood Greying: A Study of Pre-Treatments and Iron(II) Sulphate Application
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41018
…the demand for natural, unprotected wood in outdoor applications. However, wood exposed to the elements tends to grey unevenly, which can be problematic for visually important applications like timber façades. One solution is artificial greying with iron ions, providing a uniform colour that later transitions…
B Lesar, M Humar, A Kordiš
AI Models for Accelerating Wood Protection Testing: Development of Predictive Tools Based on Long-Term Field Test Data
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41023
…systems.
A key strength of DecAI is its practical application as an add-on to biannual EN330 test reports. By providing updated future projections on the effectiveness of wood protection systems, DecAI enables stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, refine performance evaluations, and accelerate product…
J Stenbaek, B Noufel, L Glade, P Bisgaard
Large scale management of subterranean termite attacks in urban areas in Spain. Spanish standard UNE 56418:2016
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41036
…attacks in urban areas. This paper shows real cases of application of this Standard in urban areas in Spain affected by subterranean termite attacks, where after the application of the standard the results of control management has been very satisfactory.
D Lorenzo, M T de Troya, J Benito, A Lozano
Colorimetric performance of temperate wood species under tropical weathering
2025 - IRG/WP 25-41041
…and texture, is one of the most important features for its application as solid products, such as furniture, cladding, and terrace decking. Weathering can cause significant changes in the color of wooden products in outdoor applications, influencing their market acceptance and long-term performance. This study…
K da Silva Pereira, S J da Costa Lima, M F C Santos, L Emmerich, C Brischke, D C Batista
Leveraging Geospatial Mapping for Timber Circularity in Australia
2025 - IRG/WP 25-50410
…key focus of the Timber Circularity Project is the application of geospatial mapping to assess the current and projected availability of end-of-life treated timber and EWP across Australia. By mapping timber resource distribution, infrastructure, regulatory constraints, and councils with established circular…
T Singh, P Mitchell, M Strandgard, M Harris
Evaluation of chlorpyrifos and fungicides alone and in combination for control of insects and fungi in wood and wood composites
1998 - IRG/WP 98-30187
Wood composites are rapidly being adapted for use in exterior applications. The incorporation of a preservative system to prevent fungus and insect attack is necessary with most exterior composites. Research studies were reviewed pertaining to organic preservative systems based on Lentrek* insecticide wood…
M P Tolley, P E Laks, R Fears
Time-lapse evaluation of Aureobasidium pullulans growth on selected lignin derivatives and chitosan
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11032
…to several traditional building solutions. To enlarge the application of wood, several properties including biotic and abiotic degradation resistance need to be improved. Consequently, new solutions are available on the market that ensure expected properties and functionality over extended service life and reduce…
Gubensek, F Poohphajai, A Tosic, K Butina Ogorelek, W Pajerski, A Cernosa, V Hribljan, A Sandak
Protocol of action in urban areas affected by subterranean termite attacks in Spain. Example of management in the old town of Areatza
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11037
…management in urban areas in Spain, showing the example of application of this standard in the management of the town of Areatza, where there are several problems and attacks of subterranean termites in the buildings. As a result of this situation, local authorities have decided to apply the standard and the result…
D Lorenzo, J Benito, J Arancon, D Luengas
Laboratory evaluation of PA1b, an insecticidal protein extracted from pea seeds (Pisum sativum), as bait active ingredient against the subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi (Blattodea: Rhinotermitidae) in tropical zones
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11038
…walls and soil, and population control using baits. In application of the current regulations, the first technique can no longer be used in Europe, to limit the pollution of soil and groundwater. Thus, it is important to develop sustainable slow acting non-repellent toxicant for bait systems. In the present…
J Vuillemin, D Messaoudi, P da Silva
Prevention of termite tubing on foam insulation materials
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11039
…activity. Un-protected foam was readily protected by an application of a polyglycol borate to the foam surface. It is recommended that when foam insulation is used in wall, crawlspace or slab applications in structures, termite resistant foam insulation is used in addition to treating the wood with a polyglycol…
Q Wu, J Curole, J D Lloyd
Unlocking the potential of paulownia in Malaysia: Durability assessment to mold
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11043
…to four years) and excellent properties suitable for wide application including furniture, biofuel, musical instruments, and decoration. However, data on its durability to biodegradation is scarce, especially for tropical usage. In this study, a paulownia clone known as Revotropix Paulownia was evaluated for its…
S Lipeh, T Khadiran, N A Siam, R Jalil, N F N M Isa
Investigating moisture dynamics and fungal decay risk: integrating X-ray CT visualization and simulation benchmarks through a Fungal Control Unit
2024 - IRG/WP 24-11045
…set-up, consisting of two climatic chambers to reproduce exterior climate and interior conditions. Our FCU allows us to generate very wet and warm conditions at one side and cold and dry conditions at the other side of a wall element, as such generating a moisture gradient across the building envelope. These…
J Van den Bulcke, J Van Acker, M Delbeke, A Blommaert, N Van Den Bossche, M Steeman, L De Ligne
Suberinic acid from birch bark and its suitability in wood protection
2024 - IRG/WP 24-20708
…dimensional stability and fungal resistance. Further, the application of SA on treated miniblocks marginally reduced mass loss, with no observable differences between different SA concentrations. Results offer valuable insights into the role of SA in fungal growth regulation and wood protection.
A Treu, M Altgen, J Rizikovs
Benefits of borate dual treatment
2024 - IRG/WP 24-20710
…hard to treat heart of hardwood ties, which is key in this application. Dual treated ties last twice or more as long as ties with only the primary preservative treatment in high decay hazard areas, resulting in substantial economic benefit to the railroads. Railroads should continue to specify borate dual treatment…
S T Smith, J D Lloyd, S McKinney