Preserve® Plus® is protected against decay and termites with ACQ, a new generation Copper plus Quat preservative system combined with built-in water repellent protection.
Preserve® Plus® is suited for outdoor building projects in residential, commercial and industrial applications where appearance is important and protection from the effects of weathering is a priority.
It has water repellent plus ACQ preservative protection that is pressure-treated deep to the heart of the wood, unlike brush-on applications that only protect the surface of the wood.
Preserve® Plus® provides long lasting protection against the effects of weathering.
Product Features
- Built-in long lasting water repellent plus ACQ preservative protection
- Does not contain arsenic or chromium
- Long-term protection against decay and termite attack
- Improved weathering characteristics
- Improved fastener performance
- Easy to work with and easily painted and stained with oil-borne systems
- Lifetime Limited warranty
- Produced under third party independent inspection
Painting and Staining or Natural Weathering
Preserve® Plus® can be painted or stained to match any outdoor color scheme. High quality oil-based paints and stains are recommended. Water repellent coatings can be applied to improve the long-term surface appearance of Preserve® Plus® Left uncoated or with clear water repellent coatings, Preserve® Plus® 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
Hot-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.
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Water Repellent, Decay & Termite Protection
Wood used in outdoor environments and in high moisture conditions, is susceptible to attack from decay fungi and termites that can cause strength reduction and eventual failure of wooden structures. Preserve® Plus® pressure treated wood products are ideal for use in a wide range of applications where protection from biological degradation is required.
The built-in water repellent protection in Preserve® Plus® improves wood performance by reducing the effects of weathering. This improved weathering performance enhances the overall appearance of treated wood projects over time and extends the serviceable life of outdoor wooden structures.
Safety & Handling
Preserve® Plus® pressure-treated products do not contain any California Prop. 65 chemicals or EPA-listed hazardous chemicals and are easy to work with, requiring no special precautions other than routine wood working safety procedures. When working with or machining Preserve® Plus® pressure-treated wood, the following safety precautions should be followed:
- Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or handling treated or untreated wood.
- Wear gloves when working with treated or untreated wood.
- After working with wood, wash exposed areas thoroughly.
- Do not burn pressure-treated wood.
- Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
- Pressure-treated wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact such as fresh water docks and bridges.
- Do not use pressure-treated wood in circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
- Do not use pressure-treated wood for mulch.
- 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.