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Does anyone know about timber preservatives?
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The old ones are all CCA copper cianide compounds. The new ones are based on ACQ Alkaline Copper Quaternary and CA Copper azole . These new treatments must use higher levels of active chemical to get the same effects, and they are more corrosive.
Try these:
There are also treatments that use boron compounds. I like these better than ACQ and CA.
But in any case, good heavy hot dipped galv should be fine. Don't use any Al, and don't use light galv.
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
Try these:
There are also treatments that use boron compounds. I like these better than ACQ and CA.
But in any case, good heavy hot dipped galv should be fine. Don't use any Al, and don't use light galv.
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Corrosion never sleeps, but it can be managed.
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