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Laboratory and outdoor water repellency and dimensional stability of southern pine sapwood treated with a waterborne water repellent made from resin acids

A major consumer concern regarding lumber in above-ground exposure such as decking is the poor dimensional stability that leads to warping, splitting, and checking...

Keywords: abietic acid, checking, cupping, decay resistance, dimensional stability, fatty acids, mold, resin acids, southern pine sapwood, tall oil rosin (TOR), water repellent