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- Impregnating tree trunk: You have these possibilities
- Impregnate tree trunk without chemicals
- Impregnate with varnish, varnish or tar
- Tips
Outdoor tree trunks should be protected from moisture
Impregnating tree trunk: You have these possibilities
There are many reasons why a tree trunk should be weatherproofed: the first is simply that wood exposed to constant moisture rots very quickly - and thus the construction project is doomed to failure from the outset, depending on the type of wood more or less rapidly.
Impregnate tree trunk without chemicals
If the tree trunk is to be used indoors or on a covered (and thus protected from rain) terrace, you can impregnate it with natural substances such as oil or wax. Use simple beeswax, so warm it gently before brushing. In this way it is easier to distribute. However, the disadvantage is that waxed surfaces are likely to soften or melt in warm weather, so this method is not necessarily suitable for seating and / or very sunny, warm locations. Alternatively, a treatment with wood oil is possible. The advantage of both remedies is their non-toxicity, which is especially important indoors - after all, you do not want to inhale toxic gases from the wood preservative glaze.
Impregnate with varnish, varnish or tar
However, outdoor tree trunks are constantly exposed to moisture and therefore require more consistent protection. Treat this wood with a suitable lacquer, a glaze or wood preservative paint or tar. A particularly high level of protection is achieved in this way: bathe the log for a few days completely in a liquid wood protection. Use a thin glaze as it penetrates deep into the wood. If a "bathing" of the tribe is not possible, simply repaint it several times in intervals of several days. Do not forget to treat the floor as well! The aim is that the wood soaks up with the glaze. Then seal the trunk with wood preservative paint or tar.
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Furthermore, especially for outdoor projects, you should prefer to use hard wood such as oak or beech, even if they are considerably more expensive, such as spruce & Co. However, they are much more resistant to moisture and last much longer.