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Noncorrosive, fire-retardant, structurally sound yet lighter than untreated wood, and resistant to mold, mildew, termites and rot-pressure-treated wood is perfect for outdoor projects like swing sets and decks. But until TimberSIL came along this year, the lumber hasn't been so human-friendly. In 2002 the Environmental Protection Agency started phasing out the longtime standard additive, green chromated copper arsenate, for residential use because it leached arsenic into the ground.
2.20.2009 at 01:12pm - Comment by lumber1TimberSIL has just recently become available in 20+ states across the country and the dealers and distributors are growing rapidly. Recently in 2008, TimberSIL was approved by the EPA as the ONLY non-pesticidal barrier product they have ever approved! TimberSIL also completed it's extended weathering Fire rating tests in late 2008 which qualify it to be used in wild fire areas in California as a building product. TimberSIL is a class A fire rated building product. Non-corrosive, Non-toxic, non-carcenogenic, can be used in ground contact, above ground,indoor or outdoor use. Go to timbersilproducts.com website to read more about all of the attributes of this amazing new building product.
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