Supplier of custom engineered and prefabricated treated timber products, utilizing Copper Naphthenate as a wood preservative.
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TREATMENT COMPARISONS |
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Waterborne vs. Oil-Borne Wood Preservatives in Salt Storage Buildings |
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Since the 1960's, all Wheeler salt/sand storage buildings have incorporated lumber treated with an oil-borne preservative. Wood treated with waterborne preservatives (CCA, ACQ) is subject to serious degradation from repeated wetting of salt brine. Oil-borne preservatives impede movement of brine through the wood, resulting in facilities still in service after 30 years. This is confirmed by the American Wood-Preservers' Association (AWPA) Standard C14, Section 2.2, which states: "Wood treated with waterborne preservatives is subject to serious degradation from repeated wetting with brine when used in storage buildings for road salt and some hygroscopic fertilizers, such as urea. Creosote is the preferred treatment for such applications because it impedes movement of brine through the wood." Please visit www.awpa.com to purchase a full version of this standard. Wheeler proudly announces the availability of our newest oil-borne wood preservative, Copper Naphthenate. The proven durability of properly treated timber remains the first choice in maintenance-free salt/sand storage. |
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