Fire protection according to the Finnish recipe: how to protect the house from moisture and fire
According to statistics, most of the Finnish population lives in wooden houses. But at the same time, fires occur there much less frequently than in the rest of Europe, the United States and Russia. What's the matter? And the point is in the reliable impregnation with which they cover their houses. We share her recipe.
How to make a fire retardant impregnation according to a Finnish recipe?
The recipe for this composition is very simple, and the ingredients from which the impregnation is prepared can be purchased at any hardware or hardware store. So the Finnish recipe!
In 10 liters of boiling water, you need to dissolve 1.8 kilograms of ordinary table salt. When the salt is completely dissolved, it is necessary to pour 100 grams of powdered boric acid into the solution and stir until the reagent is completely dissolved.
Further, urea (urea) is added to the solution in an amount of 100 grams. At the final stage, 30 grams of ocher is added to this entire volume. If not available, you can add any red or brown dye. This is necessary to control the wood coating.
How to treat wood with impregnation?
Fire retardant impregnation is applied to treated wood with a moisture content of not more than 30%. The surface to be treated must be free of dust, dirt and oil stains.
To apply the composition, you can use a brush, roller, spray guns of various designs. Apply in two coats with 30-50 minutes intervals between coats. Carry out work only in dry and warm weather!
Faster and more efficient: the way to handle large volumes of wood
One of the best options for wood processing is dipping in a container with a fire retardant impregnation. And for this you do not need to have a huge bathtub, pool or something else like that. It's simple: a hole is dug in the ground along the length of the boards to be treated, the bottom and walls of which are lined with cellophane film. You can put together a box of boards, which, like the pit, can be lined with cellophane film.
Further, impregnation is poured into the formed container. Boards are dipped in 1-2 pieces using special hooks made of reinforcement. After processing, the boards are laid out next to the pit, dry out and used for work!
Post Scriptum
Before writing angry comments on the topic “now they don’t do that and all Finns without exception use Tikkurila,” remember that this country has 8% of the population (440 thousand people). people) live, to put it mildly, not rich. Another 12% do not show off - there is nothing. And they, just like we, are not averse to saving money by doing something with our own hands. All goodness and happiness!