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ACQ Preserve Pressure Treated Wood
For more than a decade, arsenic- and chromium-free ACQ Preserve® treated wood has been used in some of the world's most environmentally sensitive locations. From the pristine environments of national parks in Australia, North America, Europe and Japan. Preserve treated wood has been used around the globe to provide a durable building product for outdoor projects where environmental
values and product safety are priorities.
Environmentally Advanced
Preserve® treated wood products are available in response to concerns raised by public and government sectors of the treated wood market regarding the use of arsenic and chromium in pressure-treated wood. Preserve is treated with ACQ®, an environmentally advanced formulation that is arsenic and chromium free. The ACQ preservative system provides long-term protection from rot, decay and termites without the use of any EPA listed hazardous chemicals.
ACQ Preservative Protection
The ACQ preservative in Preserve treated wood is a copper plus quat system that provides the same level of protection to wood as CCA preservatives against decay, rot and termite attack (without the use of arsenic and chromium).
The main active ingredient in ACQ is Copper, which has long been established as the most cost-effective preservative component used in timber preservation. Quat acts as the co-biocide in the ACQ preservative, providing additional protection from fungi and insect attack that copper alone would not control. Quats are commonly used in household and industrial disinfectants and cleaners and are biodegradable in soil. Copper and quat solutions similar to ACQ are used for the control of fungi and bacteria in swimming pools and spas.
Painting and Staining or Natural Weathering
ACQ Preserve and Preserve Plus can be painted or stained to match any outdoor colour scheme. High quality oil and latex based paints and stains are recommended. Water repellent coatings can be applied to enhance the long-term weathering performance. It is important that the wood is dry and free from surface deposits prior to applying any coating. Left uncoated ,or with clear water repellent coatings, Preserve and Preserve Plus will initially weather to a natural brown colour, eventually turning grey following long-term exposure to the sun.
ACQ Preserve's Performance Guaranteed
ACQ Preserve and Preserve Plus are the only arsenic and chromium-free pressure-treated wood products backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty!
Product Features
Does not contain arsenic, chromium or other EPA classified hazardous chemicals.
Provides long-term protection from rot, decay and termite attack.
Can be used in environmentally sensitive settings.
Enhances worker safety.
Offers a wider selection of treatable timber species.
Easily painted or stained.
Quality control ensured by independent third party inspection.
Features a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Preserve Plus is available with built-in water repellent.
Treated Lumber and Plywood Specifications, Approvals, Registrations, and Awards
Approved by the ICBO Evaluation Services (ER#4981) (Uniform Building Code)
AASHTO
Standardized by the American Wood Preservers' Association (AWPA) C1, C2, C22, C4-95, C5, C9, C15, C17, P5
Preservative components registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency
Australian Standard AS-1604 1997
AQIS - Australian Quarantine Service
JIS Japanese Standards
CSA Canadian Standard Association
NWPC - Nordic Wood Preservation Council
Approved in Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Spain.
Awarded Wisconsin Dept of Industry, Labour, and Human Relations Approval
Awarded Wisconsin's Governor's Commendation
Awarded Wisconsin's Dept. of Natural Resources Commendation.
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