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A Resource worth Preserving

Borate based wood preservative provides permanent protection against Formosan and other termite species, decay fungi and wood destroying insects in dry interior applications.

It is not suitable for applications exposed to the weather or in ground contact, and must be protected from exposure to liquid water.

Product Features

• Preservative treated with Disodium Octoborate Tetrahydrate (DOT)
• Applicable only in dry interior applications such as wood frame construction
• Protects against Formosan Termites and other wood destroying insects
• Protects against fungal decay
• Non-corrosive to metal fasteners
• Non-toxic to humans and animals
• Does not adversely effect the strength properties of the treated lumber or plywood
• Is a colorless treatment but is also available with a dye to make job site product identification easier
• Is applied through a pressure treatment process to optimize penetration of borate preservative
• Lumber and plywood must be protected from exposure to the weather while in transit and while being stored at retail yards and job sites
• Penetrates difficult to treat refractory species such as Spruce-Pine-Fir and Douglas Fir
• Covered by a 20-Year transferable limited warranty against structural damage due to fungal decay and/or insect damage, including both native and Formosan termites


Product Applications

Framing lumber
Studs
Sill plates
Floor joists
Roof rafters
Trusses
Plywood
Interior sheathing
Furring strips
Flooring
Moldings
Wood trim

Standards and Approvals

Meets American Wood-Preservers' Association standards
Meets State of Hawaii requirements for protection against Formosan termites

For more info: www.treatedwood.com, www.osmose.com or www.qualityborate.com
Source: Viance/treatedwood.com
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