Wood Preservation

In Wood Preservation, you'll learn ...

• Understanding the different types of wood preservatives
• Understanding how wood is prepared for preservative treatment
• Learning about the application of the preservatives

Overview

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Credit: 3 CPD

Length: 29 pages

Many commonly used wood species can deteriorate if exposed to conditions that support growth of wood-degrading organisms. Wood products can be protected from the attack of decay fungi, harmful insects, or marine borers by applying chemical preservatives. This course is intended to provide the student with an understanding of the different types of wood preservatives and how they are applied to the wood.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the different types of wood preservatives.
• Explain how wood is prepared for preservative treatment.
• Describe the application of wood preservatives.

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 15 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.