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Evaluation of the effectiveness of soaking of high-temperature plywood in low-temperature oil-based wood
2023 - IRG/WP 23-40991
We conducted a preliminary investigation to determine if soaking high-temperature plywood in a low-temperature preservative solution could achieve deeper penetration of the preservative, even in plywood made with refractory wood species such as Japanese larch. Specimens cut from commercial plywood (Japanese larch) were stored at various temperatures before being soaked in the preservative solution...
T Miyauchi, S Isaji, H Shibui, N Furuta, J Miyazaki, H Matusnaga


Hot and cold treatment with ACQ
2025 - IRG/WP 25-20747
Wood deterioration poses a significant challenge in tropical and sub-tropical developing countries, leading to premature structural failure and economic losses. While preservative treatment offers a solution, the high cost of commercial vacuum pressure systems often hinders its widespread adoption. Lower-technology alternatives, like the hot and cold bath method, present a more affordable option f...
J Norton


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