The research on anti-corrosion wood flower stands in our country has a relatively short history, starting around 2006. Initially, it entered the domestic research field, producing anti-corrosion wood products, and later, several companies joined in, imitating and conducting further research. Flower stands, also known as arbor or green corridor, are garden structures for climbing plants. Anti-corrosion wood flower stands can be used for shading and resting, as well as for decorating garden landscapes. Designing flower stands requires understanding the original habitats and growth habits of the plants to create conditions suitable for their growth and appearance requirements. Today's anti-corrosion wood flower stands serve two purposes: one is for people to rest, enjoy the scenery, and the other is to create conditions for climbing plants to grow. Therefore, it can be said that flower stands are almost natural garden ornaments.
Detailed procedures as follows
1. Treatment of the wood structural sub-layer
During design and construction, it is crucial to maintain adequate air circulation between the anti-corrosion wood and the air, as this can effectively extend the lifespan of the wood structure's base.
预留缝隙: Reserve gap
When manufacturing weatherproof wood flower racks, a gap of 0.2-1CM should be left between the treated wood planks (the size of the gap is determined based on the moisture content of the wood; it's preferable not to exceed 0.8CM when the moisture content is over 30%), which can prevent water accumulation during rain and the shrinkage of the treated wood.
For rectangular columns thicker than 50mm or 90mm, a groove can be cut on the reverse side to reduce cracking.
4. Selection of Hardware Components
Hardware components are made of stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized, or copper materials to prevent rust and corrosion in the future. Pre-drill holes when assembling to prevent cracking of the anti-corrosion wood.
5. Applying corrosion inhibitors and protective coatings
Utilize existing sizes and shapes as much as possible. The damaged areas should be coated with anti-corrosion agent and outdoor protective paint (rain should be prevented within 24 hours after application). Since the anti-corrosion wood is essentially semi-waste, the rough spots can be sanded once more after laying and the moisture content of the wood has dropped below 20%. For a better finish, outdoor protective paint can also be applied after the surface is cleaned and cleared.
6. Protective Measures
After applying the protective coating (a single coat is sufficient), prevent foot traffic or movement of heavy objects within 48 hours to ensure an effective result and avoid damaging the protective film that has formed on the preservative wood surface. For an enhanced anti-soiling effect, apply an additional two coats of a specialized outdoor clear varnish if necessary.
How to Avoid Cracking in Anti-corrosive Wooden Flower Shelves?
1. Post-treatment with wood oil is employed to prevent cracking in防腐木timber. 2. Subsequently, we can treat the timber with a water-repellent agent to reduce its water absorption. 3. Under stable conditions, we stop the drying process of the timber, gradually releasing some internal stresses during drying, which can also help minimize cracking to some extent.
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