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Essex Building Supply is the leader in new, consumer safe,
environmentally friendly pressure treated decking products. Talk to our
knowledgeable sales staff and find out about ACQ®,
the 21st century decking solution.
Preserve is treated with ACQ, an
environmentally advanced copper and quat preservative system that is
arsenic-free and chromium-free.
It provides long-term protection from rot, decay
and termites without the use of any EPA-listed hazardous chemicals.
Product
Features
- Protected with ACQ, an environmentally advanced
wood preservative
- Does not contain arsenic, chromium or other
EPA-classified hazardous preservatives
- Provides long-term protection from rot, decay
and terminate attack
- For use in above ground, ground contact and
fresh water immersion applications
- Can be used in environmentally sensitive
settings
- Enhances worker safety
- ACQ treated wood scraps and cut offs should be
disposed of in a non-hazardous material lined landfill in accordance
with local, state and federal regulations
- Offers a wider selection of timber species
- Easily painted or stained
- Quality control ensured by independent
third-party inspection
- Features a limited
lifetime warranty
- Preserve is also available with built-in water
repellent (Preserve Plus)
Painting
and Staining or Natural Weathering
Preserve can be painted or stained to match
any outdoor color scheme. High quality oil and latex-based paints and
stains are recommended. Water repellent coatings can be applied to
improve the weathering performance. Left uncoated or with clear water
repellent coatings, Preserve will initially weather to a natural brown
color, eventually turning gray following long-term exposure to the sun.
It is important to ensure that the wood is dry and
free from surface deposits prior to applying any coating
Nails,
Fasteners and Fittings
Hop-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners
and fittings are recommended. Anti-corrosion coatings applied to
fasteners and fittings in contact with treated wood will enhance
long-term performance. Direct contact of Preserve treated wood with
aluminum fasteners and fittings is not recommended.
A list of approved fastener systems is available
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Preservative
Recommended Retentions for Various Applications
Application - Retention (lbs/CuFt) - Uses:
- Above Ground - 0.25 - Decking, fence boards,
hand rails, deck supports
- Ground Contact, Fresh Water - 0.40 - Fence
posts, landscaping, piers, docks, etc.
- Permanent Wood Foundations - 0.60 - Wood
foundations, crawl spaces
- Poles - 0.60 - Building, transmission and
distribution poles
Preserve
Treated Lumber and Plywood Specifications, Approvals, Registrations and
Awards
- Approved by the ICBO (ER#4981) (Uniform
Building Code)
- Standardized by the American Wood-Preservers'
Association (AWPA C1, AWPA C2, AWPA C4, AWPA C5, AWPA C9, AWPA C15,
AWPA C17, AWPA C22, AWPA P5)
- Preservative components registered with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency
- Australian Standard AS-1604 1997
- AQIS - Australian Quarantine Service
- JWPA Japanese Standards
- CSA 0.80 Canadian Standard Association
- NWPC - Nordic Wood Preservation Council
- Approved in Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden
and Spain
- Awarded Wisconsin Dept. of Industry, Labor, and
Human relations Approval
- Awarded Wisconsin's Governor's Commendation
- Awarded Wisconsin's Dept. of Natural Resources
Commendation
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