The Relative Toxicity of Wood Preservatives: Eco Building

Governments and other regulatory bodies are primarily concerned with the effectiveness of wood preservatives, so long as they are not “too toxic”.

This does not mean that all wood preservatives are 100% safe – or that all wood preservatives are on the “same level” in regard to toxicity.

So if you are looking to reduce toxicity in your eco home, some careful product selection is required.

Particular care should be taken in the choice of exterior wood: decking timber, house cladding, weatherboards.