Applications

Advance Guard®
       Borate
Pressure Treated
        Wood

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood is designed for interior applications to provide maximum protection against fungal attack as well as a broad spectrum of wood destroying insects, including carpenter ants, wood boring beetles, Formosan and other subterranean termites, above ground and out of contact with continuous liquid water.

Typical Applications

  • Joists
  • Flooring
  • Studs
  • Framing lumber
  • Sheathing/plywood
  • Truss rafters

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood is not recommended for decks or other outdoor structures exposed to weathering.

Weather Exposure

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood is intended for interior use and above ground protected applications. Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood requires permanent protection from the weather and should not be subjected to direct wetting. Only allow properly dried treated wood to be enclosed.

Compatibility

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood has little or no effect on most fasteners, ferrous metals, plastics, rubber, putties, bituminous solutions, other sealants or primer paints

Workability and Finishing

Construction techniques and handling precautions for building with Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood are similar to building with untreated wood, plastic, steel and concrete. Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated lumber and plywood can be machined, shaped, glued, coated and painted; the borate preservative does not affect most ferrous metals, wood fasteners or screws.

Storage

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated lumber and plywood must be kept dry, off the ground, protected from the weather, undercover or covered with plastic tarps allowing for adequate air circulation.

Disposal

Borate pressure treated wood and its components are not listed as hazardous wastes. Dispose in accordance with Material Safety Data Sheet and local requirements.

 

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Tim-bor® is registered by U.S. Borax Inc.
Advance Guard® is a trademark of Timber Specialties Co.
Advance Guard® Protected Wood is produced by independently owned and operated wood preserving facilities.

Advance Guard®
       Borate
Pressure Treated
        Wood