What does the Preserve®
(ACQ) warranty cover?
The warranty covers termite infestation or fungal decay only.
The ACQ preservative does not work on insects that do not
ingest the wood (e.g., borer beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter
bees, etc.). Termites recognize the wood as inedible and move
on. Wood has a natural tendency to warp, twist, split, etc.
We cannot guarantee that this will not happen, therefore,
it is not covered in our warranty.
Does Preserve® treated wood last as long a traditional
CCA treated wood?
Yes. Preserve® treated wood has the same long lasting
performance in providing protection against decay and termite
attack that people have come to expect from traditional CCA
treated products.
Preserve
Plus Q&A's
Q What
is Preserve Plus?
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Will
Preserve Plus Absorb Water?
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Does
Preserve Plus Still Work When It Is Sawn or Machined?
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Will
Sunlight Affect Preserve Plus?
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Where
Can Preserve Plus Be Used?
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Can
Preserve Plus Be Painted or Stained?
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What
Types of Nails and Fasteners Do You Use with Preserve Plus?
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Is
Preserve Plus' Performance Guaranteed?
What
is Preserve Plus?
A Preserves
Plus is arsenic- and chromium-free pressure-treated wood with
a built-in water repellent. The environmentally advanced water
repellent plus ACQ~ preservative treatment in Preserve Plus
is pressure treated deep to the heart of the wood, to provide
long-lasting protection against rot, decay, termites and the
effects of weathering.
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Will Preserve Plus Absorb Water?
A Yes, but
the absorption rate is much slower and more uniform when compared
to ordinary pressure-treated wood. The splitting and checking
which occurs in wood exposed to the weather is caused mainly
by alternating cycles of swelling and shrinking corresponding
to periods of wet and dry weather. Preserve Plus slows the
rate of water absorption minimizing the degree of swelling
and shrinking in wood, resulting in a more stable product
that performs and looks better.
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Does
Preserve Plus Still Work When It Is Sawn or Machined?
A Unlike
surface coatings, the water repellent and preservative treatment
in Preserve Plus is a built-in pressure treatment, which continues
to provide protection even if lumber is exposed below the
surface through sawing, drilling or planing.
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Will Sunlight Affect Preserve
Plus?
A The sun's
UV light will initially change the color of Preserve Plus
to a natural brown tone, eventually turning the wood's surface
gray following long-term exposure. The prolonged effects of
weathering can cause small surface checks, and reduced beading
of surface water over time. However, beneath the surface,
Preserve Plus still retains its water repellent and dimensional
stability characteristics that provide improved weathering
performance over the long term. Water repellent stains and
sealers can be applied periodically to Preserve Plus to enhance
and maintain the surface appearance of the product.
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Where Can Preserve Plus Be Used?
A The ACO
plus water repellent treatment in Preserve Plus contains no
EPA-listed hazardous chemicals and can be used in areas where
safety and concern for the environment are a priority. Preserve
Plus is particularly suited for applications such as decking,
playgrounds, walkways, benches, outdoor tables and chairs,
siding, fencing, gazebos and landscaping, where the long-term
appearance of the project is important to the consumer.
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Can
Preserve Plus Be Painted or Stained?
A Preserve Plus can be
painted or stained to match any outdoor color scheme. High-quality,
oil-based paints and stains are recommended. It is important
to ensure that the wood is dry and free from surface deposits
prior to applying any coating to Preserve Plus.
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What Types of Nails and Fasteners
Do You Use with Preserve Plus?
A For the best results,
hot-dipped galvanized or stainless steel fasteners are recommended.
A list of approved fastener systems is available from your
Preserve Plus supplier. Anti-corrosion coatings applied to
fasteners and fittings in contact with treated wood will enhance
long term performance. Direct contact of Preserve Plus treated
wood with aluminum fasteners and fittings is not recommended.
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Is Preserve Plus' Performance
Guaranteed?
A Preserve
Plus is the only arsenic- and chromium-free water repellent
wood backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty! Ask your Austin
Wholesale Decking Supply representative for details.
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