Re:Bugs are evolving to eat plastic, study finds
by muti on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @06:37PM
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Completely untreated wood stored in a dry environment will last many years (hundreds? tens at least) without degrading. Look at woodworkers hoarding wood in basements, beams in old buildings, etc
Staining/waxing/varnishing is used to protect the surface from wear and tear or change aesthetics. A varnished table that has been worn through in areas can be sanded back and look like new. The wood under worn spots won't be noticeably different.
Re:Bugs are evolving to eat plastic, study finds
by wyago on Tuesday May 24, 2022 @11:24PM
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I've never heard someone in woodworking call finished wood "treated". That would be really odd, given that treated wood is a specific term of art.
Plainly oiled wood is pretty normal, and isn't going to do anything to protect against rot (because it doesn't need to indoors).
I’m sure some people leave their wood furniture unfinished but it’s certainly not the standard, and not how you make them last.