journal of polytechnic, cilt.22, sa.2, ss.399-406, 2019 (ESCI)
Wood preservatives have been widely used to extend the service life of wood. The most objectionable environment for wood is outdoor conditions. In this study, test specimens prepared from chestnut wood (Castanea sativa Mill) were impregnated with natural and chemical impregnation agent. It was aimed to determine the effect of outdoor conditions on physical and mechanical properties of wood material by keeping them under these conditions for one year.