Protective hemp oil for wood treatment method
AssigneeSmart Green Utility Pole, LLC.
InventorsTerry Lyles, Michael Baughman, Hollis Ervin
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Abstract
A protectant and sealant solution and method of use thereof, configured to protect wood from premature decay when disposed in contact with the earth. The solution is composed of processed hemp oil which is mixed with bio-diesel and other oils to form the protectant solution. The wood is then impregnated with the solution via pressure treatment within a retort cylinder. The solution is configured to protect utility poles and other wooden construction members which are known for prolonged contact with soil. The solution is designed as a safe replacement for pentachlorophenol solutions which have been found to be harmful to the soil and water table.
Claims8
A method of treating wood with natural solution to provide enhanced weathering protection and heightened decay hazard ratings comprising:
- drying the wood in a kiln, removing water from the wood, forming pre-treated wood;
- preparing the natural solution by mixing bio-diesel oil with hemp seed oil;
- wherein the solution is comprised of 100% of biodiesel and hemp seed oil;
- disposing the solution in a retort cylinder;
- placing the pre-treated wood into an interior of the retort cylinder;
- sealing the retort cylinder;
- the retort cylinder applying pressure to the pre-treated wood within the interior of the retort cylinder;
- the pressure impregnating the wood with the solution;
- the pressure covering an exterior of the wood with the solution, forming treated wood;
- opening the retort cylinder;
- removing the treated wood;
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- drying the treated wood.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.