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What Water Repellency Means to You...

Since the beginning of time, man and wood have just naturally gone together. We have long admired and benefited from its beauty, versatility and durability. Like us, it is a natural part of the environment.
Man's love of wood and wood products however, threatens its very existence. If not properly managed and utilized, the demand for wood could deplete our forest reserves. The Southern Forest Products Association estimates that without pressure-treated wood, an additional 226,000,000 trees would be required annually to replace decayed and termite-infested wood products. Pressure treating of wood however, has long since been proven to conserve this natural resource.

It's What's Inside That Counts

Today, with the growing popularity of outdoor building projects, the first choice of most home owners is pressure-treated wood. It resists attack from termites, decay, rot, and adds value to your home. But, what about moisture? How do you fight back against rain, high humidity, even water from the lawn sprinkler? Tropical Outdoor Living products, the pressure-treated lumber with PreservePlus water repellent protection is the answer. PreservePlus is a wax like additive that significantly reduces the tendency of wood to warp and crack.
Even pressure-treated wood is porous. When moisture is absorbed into wood, it expands. When the wood dries, it contracts. This swelling and shrinking causes splits, cracks and warping that robs your pressure-treated outdoor wood of its beauty. In the past, the only solution was the frequent application of expensive, messy water repellent sealants that only penetrated the outer surface of the wood. And even then, ultraviolet rays from the sun, and surface wear, could destroy this type of protection in as little as six months, requiring additional applications of the surface sealant.

With and Without Ultra-Wood Treatment
After one year, compare ordinary Pressure-Treated lumber with
PreservePlus.

Get To The Heart Of The Matter

With Tropical Decking and Tropical Fencing, the beauty and the protection goes far beyond the surface. In fact, it goes right to the heart of the wood. The Tropical Decking family of decking products receive the water repellent protection along with all the other benefits of pressure treated wood. The sub-micron particles of this PreservePlus chemical are driven under pressure deep into the wood, providing protection that is locked in and long lasting.

Wet it, and watch the water bead. Saw it, drill it, even plane it. You'll see the water bead on every surface! Even better, Tropical Decking can be painted, stained or even glued without damaging its premium protection. Protection tha Moldex t also includes a mold inhibitor called Moldex, ensuring that your outdoor project begins with a bright, fresh appearance.

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The Attraction Doesn't Have To Fade

Tropical Outdoor Living products with the PreservePlus water repellent protection are a must for any outdoor project. The wide selection of decking and specialty items along with a 50 year maintenance-free guarantee against rot, decay and termite attack make Tropical Decking the obvious choice. Add value to your home, and carefree outdoor living to your life-style. With PreservePlus treated products from Sunbelt Forest Products, good looks come easy, and best of all, stand the test of time.

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