Water-Repellent Wood

In the past few years, home

centers have introduced wood with inherent moisture

protection. This lumber is pressure-treated with water

repellent along with a preservative. The factory-applied,

built-in protection gives certain species of wood deeper

resistance to moisture damage. Intended specifically for

applications where attractive appearance is desired, the

water-repellent treatment is performed on higher grades

of lumber.

While the built-in

protection helps to prevent moisture damage, periodic

application of a surface coating is still advised for

maximum surface resistance.

For more information on

preserved lumber, including recommendations on its safe

use and handling, contact the American Wood Preservers

Institute at 1-800-356-AWPI or visit the Web site at

www.awpi.org.

[North American Precis

Syndicate]

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