Pine tar is a semisolid brown-to-black liquid substance produced by the destructive distillation of pine wood.
Pine Tar has been used in Scandinavian nations for centuries as a preservative for wood which may be exposed to extreme conditions. After all this years Pine Tar is still used to protect and preserve roof tops, outdoor furniture, decks, and ropes amongst other wood products. Moreover the Swedish Cultural Management recommends Pine Tar as a preservation treatment on stave churches and other cultural buildings.
