How poor-quality impregnation can spoil the best tree

Wood has been used for a long time and quite successfully as a building and finishing material. It is environmentally friendly, durable and versatile. Houses made of wood have the ability to "breathe", creating a natural level of ventilation in the rooms at any time of the year. Also, natural wood does not emit toxic substances into the atmosphere and creates coziness and comfort in the house.

To increase the service life of wood products, they need to be impregnated with special substances. Such compounds repel insects, increase the thermal insulation properties of wood and its level of resistance to high temperatures and open fire. The choice of impregnation should be responsible, because poor-quality compounds can damage the tree and cause it to rot.

Types of wood impregnation

There are several types of wood impregnation on the construction market, each of which has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. It:

• Antiseptics;
• Biopirens;
• Flame retardants;
• Tonics.

Antiseptic compounds protect a natural tree from rodents and termites, mold and fungi. Fire retardants prevent fire. Biological pyrenes differ in protection against fire and fungi. Tinting mixtures give natural wood the desired shade.

The consequence of using low-quality impregnation

If the wooden elements of the house are soaked with poor-quality compounds, you can damage their texture, clog pores and significantly shorten the service life. Also, impregnations, which include aggressive components, can worsen the appearance of wood, spoiling the overall interior or exterior of the house.

Failure to comply with the rules for the production of impregnating materials may cause the wooden house to lose its ability to naturally ventilate. It is important to correctly apply the substances on the surface, following the recommendations of the manufacturer. Some impregnations need to be applied in several layers, each of which is applied after the previous one has completely dried.

Selection tips

Before purchasing impregnating materials, you should determine the scope of their further application, considering the climatic features of the region and the class of work that may be external and internal. It is also necessary to clearly determine the purpose of their use and the stages of further work on decorating surfaces with paint, varnish or other topcoats.