M. Manning
2008
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Abstract
Borates have been used as wood preservatives for over 70 years - providing excellent control of wood destroying organisms such as decay fungi and termites. Because of their water soluble nature, the use of borates have been limited to applications where the wood is used in protected, above-ground applications such as lumber for residential construction. In recent years, less soluble borates such as Zinc Borate (2ZnO'B 2 0 3 0 . 3.5H 2 0) have been used as preservatives to treat wood- and wood-plastic composites which are used in less protected applications such as exterior siding and above-ground decking. This paper will also highlight the current situation with the use of Zinc Borate as a preservative treatment for wood composites, providing protection for these commodities when used in exterior above-ground applications.