Borås, Sweden test site

 

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Site Information

Organization: RISE - Research Institute of Sweden
Contact person: Dr Pia Larsson Brelid
Who uses it or can use it?: Producers of wood protection formulations, research and education organisations, etc.
Is it a contract testing site? Yes. Accredited by SWEDAC and approved by the Nordic Wood Preservation Council.
Location: In Borås, Sweden.
Coordinates: 57°42’ N, 12°53’ E

Type of testing

Decay: Yes
Termites or other insects: No
Ground Contact (stakes, posts): Yes
Above Ground: Yes
Weathering: Yes
Marine: No

Biodeteriogens

Type of decay: Brown rot, soft rot and white rot
Termite species: N.A.
Marine Organisms: N.A.
Average service life of pine sap control EN252 stakes: 2-4 years

Geophysical information

Rainfall: approx. 1000 mm/year
Temperature mean: 7.1°C
Climate Index:
Soil-type (if ground contact testing): Sandy forest soil, pH ~ 5

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