Plywood
ProWood Borate products are versatile, durable and reliable and are compatible with the same fasteners used for untreated wood — so there's no need to spend extra on special fasteners.
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Borate
Rely on Borate-Treated lumber for lifetime protection
ProWood® Borate-Treated lumber is durable, reliable and long-lasting in interior situations. Available in dimensional lumber, plywood and sill plates, each is suited to meet your high standards. Preferred by homeowners and professional contractors and backed by the ProWood Lifetime Limited Warranty. ProWood Borate-Treated lumber may be used for studs, joists and rafters in the specified Kiln Dried After Treatment state (KDAT). ProWood Borate-Treated lumber requires only standard carbon steel or better fasteners for interior use, unlike some other treated products.
Long-Lasting Protection
We offer a lifetime limited warranty with each of our products. We guarantee our lumber will withstand the toughest conditions.
Insect Resistant
ProWood Borate-Treated is protected from: standard termites, carpenter ants, roaches, wood-boring beetles, dry rot, fungal decay
Fastener Compatibility
ProWood Borate-Treated lumber is compatible with the same fasteners used for untreated wood — carbon steel, galvanized steel, copper and silicon bronze.
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Applications
ProWood Borate-Treated lumber can be used for a number of applications.
Certifications & Features
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Are there different types of ProWood for different applications?Yes. Our tags will always state "above ground only" or "ground contact" so you can be sure you are using the right material for the job. ProWood products containing higher levels of preservatives are available for special purposes such as projects requiring extensive moisture/earthen contact –– including foundations, pole barns, docks and culverts. For more details, refer to the Understanding the End Tag page.
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What preservatives are used for pressure treating ProWood and how long are they effective?For a long time, CCA (Chromated Copper Arsenate) was the primary wood preservative. CCA-treated wood protects against all major forms of destructive attack and is effective for many years. More recently, preservative manufacturers switched to ACQ (Alkaline Copper Quaternary). ACQ is also effective for decades, reducing demands on forest resources. Another common preservative is a solution containing natural, environmentally safe mineral salts called borates. Borate lumber has a powerful barrier against termites — even the extremely destructive Formosan termite. The new generation of pressure-treated wood uses micronized copper as a preservative. This method enables ProWood to stand up against termite damage and fungal decay.
