METHOD FOR PHYTOSANITARY TREATMENT OF TIMBER

摘要

A method for the phytosanitary treatment of dry timber or timber products. T he method involves loading timber or timber products into a chamber comprising a trough containing fluid with a heating unit. The heating unit heats the flui d to generate steam to heat the timber or timber products and to create an environment in the chamber with a relative humidity of greater than 95%. The method further involves heating the core of the timber or timber products to a preset temperature for a predetermined time. The timber or timber product experiences minimal or no further drying during the treatment.