A culprit for these fires is an ingredient in many wood finishes called linseed oil.
Linseed oil deck stain.
Linseed oil is a finish that when applied to wood deck surfaces causes the grain to show prominently and leaves a wet look on the deck.
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Linseed oil is a natural product extracted out of the flaxseed.
This makes it a better product for preserving tool handles decks and furniture.
Linseed oil soaks into the grain creating a moisture resistant barrier that will not crack over time like paint will thus preventing moisture from getting underneath the product and causing decay of the wood.
With linseed oil though it is the addition of certain solvents that causes linseed oil to dry more quickly acting as if it were boiled.
In general oil based finishes penetrate wood better than water based finishes do and.
Linseed oil is still used but it s most often combined with alkyds a synthetic alternative that better resists yellowing.
We ve all used it before in some manner or fashion.