Abstract

Spruce and poplar samples were treated with different melamine formaldehyde resins. A long term artificial weathering experiment was performed in order to clarify the resistance to weathering regarding wood colour and surface hardness. The increase in hardness due to melamine treatment was well preserved after simulated long term weathering. The treated samples also showed advantages compared to untreated reference samples regarding discolouration and crack formation. Low molar mass and low degree of methylolation of the melamine resin used was found to be favourable for a successful treatment.

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