Ketahanan Delapan Jenis Produk Kayu Komposit terhadap Serangan Rayap Tanah (Coptotermes curvignathus Holmgren)

Abstract

Wood composite products are potential products which are able to be utilized for structural and non-structural functions. However, wood composite needs resistant to subterranean termites attack because of the climate condition in Indonesia supporting the growth of these termites. The objective of this research was to analyze the resistance of eight wood composite products against subterranean termite. Wood composite products comprised of a medium density fiberboard with and without PVC coating, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), particleboard, corrugated board, plywood, MDF treated with anti termites, and treated rubberwood. Method used in this research was based on modified JIS K 1571-2004. Resistance class of plywood and medium density fiberboard (MDF) treated with anti-termite were classified into the first resistance class, which the weight losses were classified into 3.47% and 2% respectively. Rubber wood treated with boric acid treatment was classified into the second resistance class, where the weight loss of this product was 6.13%. In addition, LVL and particleboard were classified into the fourth resistance class, where the percentage of weight losses were 12.21% and 12.28% respectively. However, corrugated board, MDF with or without PVC linings were the worst (fifth) resistance class, which their weight losses percentage were 26.97%, 19.92%, and 19.80% respectively.