What Does Wood Preserver Do

Wood preservative products are those that control wood degradation problems due to fungal rot or decay, sapstain, molds, or wood-destroying insects. Both the treatment process and the use of treatedproducts can result in risks to human health and the environment. Treated wood is most commonly used outdoors.

What is the difference between wood preserver and wood treatment?

To be able to call a product a PRESERVER it must be registered with the HSE and contain active ingredients and display the HSE number. TREATMENTS can claim to protect the timber in other ways by using water repelling waxes,, surface or film biocides and UV filters but these cannot claim to ‘preserve’ the timber.

Do I need a wood preserver?

If you’re working with untreated or bare wood, then you’ll first need to apply a coat of wood preserver. Preserver will penetrate the wood and provide long-term protection against rot or insect infestation. Once the preserver is dry, you can then apply paint, stain or varnish.