Despite the development of technological progress, wood remains one of the most popular building materials today. It forms the basis of houses, fences, arbors, baths, as well as furniture. Wood is used for exterior and interior decoration, as well as public and residential buildings. This material has many advantages, it is environmentally friendly and affordable. However, along with the pluses, there are also negative characteristics, which are expressed in fire hazard, high water absorption, as well as the possibility of decay.
The need for the use of antiseptics
Mold and fungus quite often form on wooden surfaces, which is especially true when the products are used in high humidity. Since ancient times, wooden buildings and products were protected by various compositions, which could, if not prevent, then slow down the negative processes. However, the modern development of the chemical industry has allowed the creation of more reliable and multifunctional compositions, with the help of which the material acquires the ability to withstand adverse factors, it lasts much longer and looks more attractive.
Methods of applying compounds to protect wood from decay
Antiseptic processing of wood is carried out only after preparing the surface, which must be cleaned of dirt and dust, as well as grease and oil stains. Film-forming water-repellent compositions can be applied by spraying, brush or roller. The choice of tool will depend on the density of the tool.
Water repellent is applied to the entire surface, and gaps and large layering should be excluded. Work should be carried out at a limited temperature range - from +5 to +30 ° C. You can notice the effectiveness of the composition only after 15, maximum 30 hours, before that it is recommended to protect the treated surface from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation, wind and moisture.
Specialists advise paying special attention to the end of the logs and boards. Water-repellent agent for wood protection should be applied in several stages, each layer is dried for about 30-180 minutes. If possible, it is best to immerse the material for a while in a container with a means for deeper penetration into the wood structure. If you are engaged in the construction of a facade made of wood, then the moisture-proof composition is simply necessary to use.
Protection against insects, mold and mildew
Special wood processing is required when it is affected by adverse external phenomena such as temperature fluctuations, intense sunlight and precipitation. In the process of such exploitation, fatal processes can start, the wood begins to rot, becomes covered with mold and fungus. If some areas have already been affected, and their area is too vast, then there will be no way to save the wooden structure. That is why experts recommend prophylaxis with antiseptics, which are sold in pasty or liquid form.
An antiseptic for wood is not able to destroy bacteria, it only prevents their further spread. If the multiplication of microorganisms is already active, then antiseptic treatment should be carried out only after the use of potent fungicides. Logs and logs must be protected by antiseptics, a protective coating is applied before transportation, this is especially true for the time before long-term storage. Reprocessing is carried out after installation and stripping. On top of such products, paints and varnishes can be applied.
Ways to use antiseptics
Antiseptic processing of wood is carried out at temperatures above +5 ° C, it is important to choose a dry and clear day. The solution should be applied in several layers, each subsequent one is applied after absorption of the product by the surface. However, drying should not be allowed. The number of treatment cycles depends on the degree of contamination of the material. If you want to carry out maintenance work, the solution can be diluted with water, using a ratio of 1: 3. Application should start from the top of the structure, gradually you need to go down, this will eliminate the formation of smudges.
Different antiseptics are absorbed by the material at different speeds. If you have to deal with raw wood, then the absorption will not be so intense. It may take many cycles to process the walls of a residential building, sometimes their number reaches six. Wood preservative should be purchased after analysis of wood. For processing pine boards, which have a natural protective layer, less means will be needed than for the impregnation of logs. It is important to choose the right tool. For processing wood during transportation and an unfinished building, which will be left for the winter, you need two different means. But for elements of the type of lower crowns, floor beams, as well as logs that will carry a power load, hard-washed or non-washed-out solutions are needed that will protect the material throughout the entire life cycle.
Description of wood preservative "Senezh"
The processing of wood from fungus and mold can be carried out using a preservative antiseptic, designed for critical structures operating in especially difficult conditions. The composition is difficult to wash and can protect the material not only from mold and fungus, but also from decay, insects, as well as blue. After processing, atmospheric and soil moisture can affect the surface, the material is able to come into contact with the soil, as well as organic waste. To use wood products after such processing is allowed in a tropical humid climate.
You can apply the composition to previously processed or new beams, floors, beams, upper and lower crowns, poles, fences, fences, etc. However, using this mixture is not recommended on surfaces that have previously been coated with varnish, varnish, paint or other film-forming materials, with water-repellent characteristics.
Key benefits of using Senezh antiseptic
If you are going to process wood from fungus and mold with the Senezh compound, then you should familiarize yourself with some of the advantages of this mixture, among them you should highlight the long term biosecurity, difficult washability, high efficiency, as well as the ability to penetrate into wet wood. After applying the mixture, the strength of the material does not deteriorate, it retains texture, does not lose the ability to breathe. Using this tool, you can stop the already begun biological damage.
Features of the antiseptic "Neomid 430"
"Neomid 430" is an indelible preservative antiseptic that is able to provide increased protection of material of different breeds. Products can be operated even in wet conditions, in contact with moisture and soil. You can use the mixture for exterior and interior use. It perfectly protects the material from damage by wood-destroying mushrooms, algae and mosses.
Such treatment of wood from fungus and mold can be carried out before the subsequent application of paints and varnishes. The composition is well chemically bound to wood, which increases the preservative properties. And for effective protection after treatment with an antiseptic, there is no need at all to apply paints and varnishes. The tool is completely environmentally friendly, does not contain chromium and arsenic compounds.
Characteristics of Tikkurila Vinha Antiseptic
If you need to carry out outdoor work to protect wood, then you can choose the Vinha brand antiseptic, which forms a protective water-repellent film. The tool is able to preserve the structure of wood, it excellently protects not only from mold, but also from moisture. The coating is resistant to mechanical and weathering. Vinha is able to combat mold and blue. Such treatment of wood from fungus and mold can be carried out on new and previously processed surfaces. This antiseptic creates a semi-gloss surface, and you can choose a color from the catalog.
Features of the antiseptic "Pinotex"
This is another composition for wood processing, which has the properties of deep penetration, as well as priming. This mixture is created on the basis of a new formulation, which is able to increase the antiseptic properties of the product. It is compatible with most paints and is intended for use before painting or applying other wood preservatives. It relieves material from rot, blue and mildew, is well absorbed, has bioactive substances in the composition and penetrates into deeper layers. Such antiseptic treatment of wood should be carried out on cleaned grounds during outdoor work. This may include:
- doors
- facades;
- fencing;
- window;
- wood flooring;
- fences.
Conclusion
If you want to choose an antiseptic for wood, which will reliably protect the material not only from fungus, but also from blueness and mold, you need to pay attention to the durability and reliability of the product. It is important to think about whether the composition will change the color of wood, for some consumers this property is fundamental. Protective processing of wood may require special equipment not only for application, but also for cooking. If the solution is planned to be used indoors, then it should be environmentally friendly.