 West 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 by following the links
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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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