Creosoting (45 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the importance of understanding the use of creosote oil in treating timber against the destructive effects of marine borers, primarily the teredo. Drawing from historical uses and applications, the author analyzes various methods and factors influencing the efficacy of creosote treatment, exploring the chemical properties of creosote oils and their impact on the preservation of timber. The book emphasizes the need for stringent specifications and quality control measures to ensure the effectiveness of creosote treatment and highlights potential pitfalls such as adulteration and improper application techniques. By providing valuable insights into the chemistry and mechanics of creosote treatment, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for engineers, contractors, and professionals involved in timber preservation, helping them achieve optimal results and extend the lifespan of timber structures in marine environments. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book promotes the Bethell process for preserving timber from decay and the attacks of marine worms. Invented by the author, this technique treats timber in closed vessels using creosote oil. The author advocates its use for land and marine construction, noting that creosote coagulates timber's albumen, seals its pores, and protects it from insects and worms. The author examines other preservation methods, such as steeping, vital suction, and pressing in sealed containers. After comparing these techniques to creosoting, the author presents evidence from engineers and scientists regarding the success of their process. This book also includes information on the durability of creosoted timber and its proven resistance to decay and marine worms. Additionally, the author discusses the impact of creosoting on the preservation of railway ties, telegraph poles, and other wooden structures. The book concludes by emphasizing the importance of creosoting in extending the lifespan of timber, particularly in marine environments, making it an invaluable resource for engineers, builders, and anyone working with timber preservation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the recent history and scientific complexity behind the problem of wood decay, exploring the earliest industrial attempts to preserve wood and the lessons learned from their successes and failures. The author draws on scientific reports, expert opinions, and historical analysis to demonstrate the importance of understanding the chemical processes and biological factors that cause wood to decay - and how to prevent it. Overall, the book argues that "the art of preserving wood" is best understood through hands-on experience, case studies, and careful observation of existing structures built with treated lumber, and that the insights from this approach have significant and substantial commercial value in the construction of railroads, bridges, and piers. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Unknown Binding. Condition: Very Good. FAST Despatch by First Class Royal Mail.

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. Julius Bien (illustrator). 1st. 9.5" x 14.25" engraving by Julius Bien, famous as engraver and lithographer, he also produced a lithographed edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America.; lite evidencce of foxing Size: 9.5" x 14.25".

Unbound. Condition: Very Good. Julius Bien (illustrator). 1st. 9.5" x 14.25" engraving by Julius Bien, famous as engraver and lithographer, he also produced a lithographed edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America.; lite evidencce of foxing Size: 9.5" x 14.25".

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Good. First Edition. G : in good condition. 210mm x 140mm (8" x 6"). 20pp. D & J Reid's Patent Timber Preserving Works and Saw-Mills, North and South Docks, Sunderland.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This is a very scarce early trade catalogue from B.M.S.S. Ltd of Shrewsbury Shropshire who ran a Woodmill and creosote business in the town, the catalogue is not specifically dated but is around circa 1910, it does picture a few recent jobs it had worked on with dates including creosoted timber buildings for Greenhurst Farm in High Hatton for Beville Stanier in 1906, and work on the Linley Suspension bridge on the Apley Estate near Bridgnorth in 1905. The book is a small format hardback measuring 6 inches by 4.5 inches approx., running to 67 numbered pages printed on gloss paper. The first part of the catalogue shows some pictures of the business including the sawmills, the creosoting process, etc. followed by examples of some of the jobs they have worked on, then their range of fences, fencing, gates, for farms and gardens, their navvy Barrow, iron work for gates, a fowl house, etc. The catalogue is in very good condition with only minor signs of wear. This is a lighter item, overseas shipping costs will be reduced at checkout.

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1897 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 22 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1919 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 28 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Volume no.201.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 132. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1900 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 132.