Water uptake (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen

Water uptake

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A simple test of water uptake in hyperlignified wood blocks (left) and untreated beech wood blocks (right) shows that the treatment significantly reduces moisture absorption, which helps increase durability.

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Photo: Sune Tjalfe Thomsen

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