Practice Characteristics Of An Ideal Preservative (2.3)

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Question 1.
What characteristic of a preservative means it does not wash away in rain?
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Think about water and wood.
Question 2.
Why is it important for preservatives to be non-toxic?
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Safety is key!
3Question 3.
What is a characteristic of an effective wood preservative?
- Leachable
- Non-Corrosive
- Cheap but ineffective
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Remember what we discussed about metals.
4Question 4.
True or False: A preservative should be toxic after fixation.
- True
- False
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Think about the importance of safety.
Question 5.
Evaluate the implications of using a preservative that is leachable in high-moisture environments. What consequences might this have on timber preservation?
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Think about how water interacts with the wood.
Question 6.
Propose a reason why construction materials often require compatibility between preservation and finishing products. What challenges arise from incompatibility?
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Consider the finishing process in construction.

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