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  2. Wood preservation - Wikipedia

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    Tung oil has been used for hundreds of years in China, where it was used as a preservative for wood ships. The oil penetrates the wood, and then hardens to form an impermeable hydrophobic layer up to 5 mm into the wood. As a preservative it is effective for exterior work above and below ground, but the thin layer makes it less useful in practice.

  3. Waterproofing - Wikipedia

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    A garment described as waterproof will have a water-repellent coating, with the seams also taped to prevent water ingress there. Better waterproof garments have a membrane lining designed to keep water out but allow trapped moisture to escape ("breathability")—a totally waterproof garment would retain body sweat and become clammy. Waterproof ...

  4. Conservation and restoration of waterlogged wood - Wikipedia

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    One of the largest issues with treatment on waterlogged wood is finding a way to remove the water in the wood but keep the water that is part of the material. Preventing cell wall collapse (which causes shrinking, cracking, and further damage) of the waterlogged wood while drying is the largest struggle and main goal of treatment.

  5. Finishing oil - Wikipedia

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    Old linseed oil finishes yellow with age, owing to oxidation with the air. Linseed oil was also widely used for the production of oilcloth, a waterproof covering and rainwear material, formed by coating linen or cotton fabrics with the boiled oil. [1] Tung oil is pressed from the nuts of the tung tree. Raw tung cures better than raw linseed and ...

  6. Wood lagging - Wikipedia

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    A pipeline protected by wood lagging. Wood lagging is a method of banding wooden slats around pipelines to protect against impact, abrasion, and corrosion.Wooden lagging acts as a sheath, protecting the pipeline from damage, [1] and is especially useful in rocky terrain; steep inclines; around rivers or swampy areas; and other rough terrain. [2]

  7. Oilskin - Wikipedia

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    The modern oilskin garment was developed by a New Zealander, Edward Le Roy, in 1898. Le Roy used worn-out sailcloth painted with a mixture of linseed oil and wax to produce a waterproof garment suitable to be worn on deck in foul-weather conditions. Oilskins are part of the range of protective clothing also known as foul-weather gear.

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