Natural durability in ground stake-test of propionylated particleboards

ZusammenfassungOne layer particleboards were made from wood chips modified with propionic anhydride to 12.2% propionyl content. Propionylated stakes were tested in ground contact in Western Greece. Each stake was placed in such a way that half of the stake was below the ground line. After three years of testing, results showed that propionylation provides excellent protection against fungal attack.