The company's Wolmanized L3 outdoor wood preservative is nonmetallic and carbon-based. The biocides used in the preservative are known to degrade in soil, so they do not accumulate, the manufacturer says. Applied to wood, the product resists termites and fungal decay, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. In addition, Wolmanized L3-treated wood retains its natural color with no green tint. And because the preservative includes no copper, the wood is easier on saw blades, the company reports. A built-in water repellent helps the wood stay straighter longer than unprotected wood, the manufacturer says. Wolmanized L3-treated wood is appropriate only for out-of-ground use. 678.627.2000. More
The new 2-Coat DEC Formula deck stain requires less product than other deck stains, but offers deep penetration and long-term protection of wood decks. Designed to protect cedar, pine, spruce, fir, pressure-treated lumber and exotic hardwoods, 2-Coat DEC deck stain incorporates water-repellant and UV protection properties. Compared to oil-based stains, the water-borne formula lets the wood adjust naturally to moisture levels in the environment, contributing to better stability, the maker says. The 2-Coat DEC product is available in 79 colors, and 4-ounce sample cans are available for testing. 877.726.7471. More
CertainTeed Corporation is now offering porch posts and columns in new shapes and textures that make a statement in outdoor living spaces. The new products include round and square PVC exterior columns as well as the addition of a new authentic woodgrain texture to Certa-Snap(R) post wrap. More
Kleer Lumber, LLC, an industry-leading manufacturer of extruded free foam cellular PVC building products, makes it easy to beautify exterior posts with the new KleerSnap Post Wrap, a high-quality PVC product that simply snaps around any post to achieve the finished look. Contractors can save time and money with KleerSnap through an easy installation process that can be handled by a single person in approximately ten minutes. More
