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PAINT-AND-BATTEN PROCESS [1 record]

Record 1 2017-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Treatment of Wood
CONT

Mechanical protection of wood. A general term covering the techniques of protecting timber, generally in situ, against animal organisms by mechanical as distinct from chemical (wood preservative) methods; particularly piles against marine borers by: ... paint-and-batten process - applying heavy paint coatings, held in place with fabric, paper or wire-mesh coverings ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des bois
CONT

Protection mécanique du bois. Terme général désignant l'ensemble des techniques qui tendent à protéger les bois, généralement in situ, contre les attaques des organismes animaux, en mettant en œuvre des moyens mécaniques, par opposition aux procédés chimiques. [Il] s'applique particulièrement à la protection des pilots contre les xylophages marins. [...] les procédés à la peinture armée : revêtements de peinture lourde appliqués avec du carton, tissus, treillages métalliques.

Spanish

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