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Treatments for Wood Products

These ASTM standards outline the treatments of wood and lumber for mold and termites.

ASTM D3345-17

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Evaluation of Solid Wood for Resistance to Termites

1.1 This test method covers the laboratory evaluation of treated or untreated solid wood for its resistance to subterranean termites. This test is considered as a screening test for treated material and further evaluation by field methods is required. 1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. ( Warning See 7.1.4 .)

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ASTM D4445-10(2019)

Standard Test Method for Fungicides for Controlling Sapstain and Mold on Unseasoned Lumber (Laboratory Method)

1.1 This (laboratory) test method is used for determining the minimum concentration of fungicide, or formulation of fungicides, that is effective in preventing biodeterioration by sapstain fungi and molds in selected species of wood under optimum laboratory conditions. Note 1: From the results of this test, commercial treating solution concentrations cannot be estimated without further field tests. 1.2 The requirements for test materials and procedures are discussed in the following order: 1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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