The developers of Wolmanized® pressure–treated wood, acknowledged Leaders in wood preservation, now introduce their Latest breakthrough: a Long-sought Low-impact preservative providing Lasting resistance to termites and fungal decay that's backed by a Lifetime limited warranty. Learn more about Wolmanized® L³ Outdoor® Wood advantages.
The result is Wolmanized® L³ Outdoor® wood, the first decking product protected by a nonmetallic, carbon-based solution. The biocides used in the preservative are known to degrade in soil; they are not bioaccumulative.
In the bulk of exterior wood uses - everything except in-ground applications - Wolmanized® L³ Outdoor® wood stands up to wood-destroying organisms, and satisfies the concerns of demanding consumers. Despite its effective performance, the preservative formulation has low impact throughout its production, distribution, and installation. It's even listed as a GreenSpec® environmentally preferable product.
Wolmanized® L³ wood is a natural and environmentally responsible choice for decks and backyard projects. It's made from wood, a renewable resource. Treatment extends the life of the wood, allowing one tree to do the work of many. A life cycle assessment confirms the environmental and other advantages of wood construction.
To top it off, this wood costs less than other alternatives such as redwood, cedar, tropical hardwoods, wood composites or recycled plastics. It can be painted or stained without discoloration from the preservative, and has no more effect on woodworking tools than untreated wood. Wolmanized® L³ wood was chosen by a panel of building professionals as a "Most Valuable New Product" in Building Products magazine's MVP Awards.
To download a model specification for Wolmanized L³ Outdoor wood as a modifiable MS Word (2002) document, click here. Wolmanized L³ Outdoor wood has been issued an evaluation report (ESR-1477) by International Code Council (ICC) Evaluation Services, and is listed in the AWPA Book of Standards.
For information on building a deck, see the Homeowner section. For in-ground needs, use Wolmanized® Residential Outdoor® wood that is stamped or tagged for ground contact.
