Difference between revisions of "Leylandii Wood"
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| − | Leylandii wood is durable, | + | Leylandii wood is [[Timber|moderately durable]], with better [[Wood Rot|rot]] resistance than [[Timber Basics|whitewood or redwood]]. |
It has 2 strong biocidal chemicals, carvacrol and nootkatone. These are both fungicidal, giving it good rot resistance. These are found in the heartwood. Carvacrol is antiseptic & fungicidal. | It has 2 strong biocidal chemicals, carvacrol and nootkatone. These are both fungicidal, giving it good rot resistance. These are found in the heartwood. Carvacrol is antiseptic & fungicidal. | ||
| − | Leylandii also has good termite resistance due to the carvacrol and nootkatone in the wood, though this is not an important issue in Britain. | + | Leylandii also has good [[:Category:Pests|termite]] resistance due to the carvacrol and nootkatone in the wood, though this is not an important issue in Britain. |
| − | Leylandii has mosquito repellant properties | + | Leylandii has [[:Category:Pests|mosquito]] repellant properties. |
| − | High resin content can make a mess on saw blades. Resin can be cleaned off with solvent. | + | High resin content can make a mess on [[Saws|saw blades]]. Resin can be cleaned off with solvent. |
DIY Uses: general building work where high resin content is acceptable, such as framing, trusses, joists, etc. | DIY Uses: general building work where high resin content is acceptable, such as framing, trusses, joists, etc. | ||
| − | It is also good for timber that will be oiled rather than | + | It is also good for timber that will be oiled rather than [[paint]]ed, so can be used for [[Sheds|cladding]] and other exterior uses if it is not to be [[paint]]ed. |
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Revision as of 18:39, 20 June 2008
Leylandii wood is plentiful for some DIYers, and Leylandii are widely grown for construction timber in some countries, so lets look at its properties.
Leylandii wood is moderately durable, with better rot resistance than whitewood or redwood.
It has 2 strong biocidal chemicals, carvacrol and nootkatone. These are both fungicidal, giving it good rot resistance. These are found in the heartwood. Carvacrol is antiseptic & fungicidal.
Leylandii also has good termite resistance due to the carvacrol and nootkatone in the wood, though this is not an important issue in Britain.
Leylandii has mosquito repellant properties.
High resin content can make a mess on saw blades. Resin can be cleaned off with solvent.
DIY Uses: general building work where high resin content is acceptable, such as framing, trusses, joists, etc.
It is also good for timber that will be oiled rather than painted, so can be used for cladding and other exterior uses if it is not to be painted.
The question of its use for chopping boards has been raised, since Carvacrol is fungicidal and microbicidal. Carvacrol is the principle constituent of oil of origanum.
References:
- The sesquiterpenoid nootkatone and the absolute configuration of a dibromo derivative. Anne M. Sauer, Frank R. Fronczek, Betty C. R. Zhu, William E. Crowe, Gregg Henderson and Roger A. Laine.