This study is concerned with establishing a uniform experimental protocol for the determination of phenolic extractives, which play an essential role in durability wood selected species included field tests. European larch (Larix decidua), Norway spruce (Picea abies), Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris), oak (Quercus sp.), sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa), and black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) were...

The aim of the present work is to investigate surface properties and effect a water-based coating on chestnut wood (Castanea sativa Mill.), both untreated thermally treated. Chestnut very common throughout Mediterranean region its widely used as timber, especially in Central Italy, build window fixtures doors which have be decay-resistant, even historical buildings. Traditional techniques been ...