How do I dispose of pressure treated wood?

Guidelines for use, handling and disposing of treated wood products contain compliance information required by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. [TWW Disposal – How to safely dispose of treated wood waste in California.] (link to resource)

Are Advance Guard® pressure treated lumber products warranted?

The Advance Guard® Lifetime Residential Limited Warranty is offered against structural damage due to termites, carpenter ants, or fungal decay. For wood treated to a minimum retention per the warranty zone map.

Advance Guard Borate Treated Wood

Q: What nails, screws, fasteners and other hardware should be used with Advance Guard® pressure treated lumber products?

Advance Guard® pressure treated lumber products are non-corrosive and may be placed in contact with aluminum. Fasteners used with Advance Guard® borate pressure treated lumber products should be compliant with building code recommendations. Check with local building authorities and building codes regarding acceptability of fasteners and fastening requirements. View Advance Guard® Fastener and Hardware Information page for further details. [link to section of page]

Overview

Builders can depend on Advance Guard® (Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate) treated products to set them apart from their competitors and to provide to their customers what pre-existing homes can never provide — long lasting, built-in protection against termites, including Formosan termites, fungal decay and many other wood destroying organisms.

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood Products have long-term protection that is a step up in quality construction.

Features & Benefits

Advance Guard® preservative is registered with the EPAmeets the requirements of American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Standard P5.
Can Be Sawn, Drilled, or RoutedAs with untreated wood, Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood may be sawn, drilled, or routed with standard woodworking equipment.
Backed by a Lifetime Residential Limited WarrantyAdvance Guard® is backed by a Lifetime Residential Limited Warranty against structural damage due to termites, carpenter ants, or fungal decay.
Advance Guard® Pressure Treated Wood may be placed in contact with aluminum.

Applications

Interior Use
Above Ground - Weather Protected

For use in Above Ground, Weather Protected structural framing in residential and commercial projects, such as residential dwellings, industrial buildings, mobile or modular home construction, requiring wood protected against termites, carpenter ants, and fungal decay, including dry rot.

Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Lumber is recommended for sill plate, furring strips, joists, studs, roof trusses, blocking, rafters, beams, and other framing applications.

General Use - Above Ground
Examples - Wall Sheathing, Roof Sheathing, Sub-floors (where not exposed to wetting conditions), sill plates, furring strips, joists, studs

General Use - Interior
Examples - Rafters, Beams, Framing, Fascia, Trim (when properly protected from weather)

Advance Guard® Pressure Treated Wood is accepted by the IBC and IRC under AWPA-C31 and National Evaluation Report NER 648. It may be used for above ground sill plates and other interior, above ground applications as required by the IBC and IRC.

Specifications & Certifications

Architectural Specifications

Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes and ordinances governing construction in your area and in accordance with the National Design Specifications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.

Advance Guard® Pressure Treated Lumber and other wood products are accepted by the IBC and IRC under AWPA U1 and ICC - ES Report, ESR-2667 and meet all major model building code requirements. It may be used for above ground sill plates and other interior, above ground applications as required by the IBC and IRC.

Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate is an American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Standardized Wood Preservative.
Guidelines for use, handling and disposing of treated wood products contain compliance information required by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. TWW Disposal – How to safely dispose of treated wood waste in California.

Environmental Certifications

UL GREENGUARD GOLD CertifiedGREENGUARD GOLD Certification indicates that Advance Guard® products have undergone rigorous testing and have met stringent standards for low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Products certified to this criteria are suitable for use in schools, offices, and other sensitive environments. Advance Guard and HiBor treated wood products are the only borate treated wood products that have achieved this certification. This GreenGuard Certification tells builders, architects and specifiers that Advance Guard® treated wood is low in VOCs and is suitable for use in sensitive environments such as schools, hospitals and residential construction.
Home Innovation NGBS Green Certified™Advance Guard® Pressure Treated Wood technology has been approved for points toward National Green Building Certification to the ICC 700-2008 National Green Building Standard.

Care & Usage

Advance Guard Fasteners and Hardware Information

Advance Guard® Products may be placed in contact with aluminum.

Fasteners used with Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood Products should be compliant with building code recommendations. Check with local building authorities and building codes regarding acceptability of fasteners and fastening requirements.

Check with local building authorities and building codes regarding acceptability of fasteners and fastening requirements.

Advance Guard® Installation

Field treatment of all end cuts and borings, including plumbing and electrical holes, is required on all lumber and timbers over 2” in thickness. Field treatment shall be either a 2% solution (copper metal basis) of Copper Naphthenate or a 10% solution of DOT, or another end coat preservative approved by Koppers.
Use industry accepted good construction practices for the construction of all wood member assemblies.
Construction shall meet or exceed state and local building codes and standards.
Comply with local, state, and federal safety regulations when installing framing and sheathing.

Job Site Storage and Handling

As with untreated wood, it is necessary to keep Advance Guard® Borate Pressure Treated Wood products dry by covering the material or storing the materials under shelter and elevating the material above the ground to allow for air circulation.
Sheathing should be covered as soon as practical after installation. If wetted during initial construction, allow materials to properly dry before permanently enclosing with felt, wallboard, etc.
After working with the wood, and before eating, drinking, and use of tobacco products, wash exposed areas thoroughly.

Important Information

The following precautions should be taken both when handling the preserved wood and in determining where to use and dispose of it. Many of these precautions also apply to untreated wood and other building materials.

Job site storage – intended for interior use only – store off the ground and cover to protect from water and allow for ventilation.
During construction, if the wood should become wet, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
Do not burn preserved wood.
Wear NIOSH N95 dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
Wear gloves when working with wood.
Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
Fasteners and other hardware must be compliant with building codes. Refer to the Fastener and Hardware Information page for additional information.
Disposal Recommendations: Preserved wood may be disposed of in landfills or burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
When products are used in weather protected exterior applications (such as fascia board), it is recommended that the product be continuously protected from direct wetting with a minimum of one coat primer and two coats exterior finish paint/sealer. Always check the label of the finishing product and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. During construction, if the wood should become wet, it should be allowed to dry before finishing. Apply finishing product to a small exposed test area of your project before finishing the entire project to ensure it provides the intended result before proceeding.
Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state and local building codes and ordinances governing the construction in your area, and in accordance with the National Design Specifications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood surface, wood should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining surface mold.
Use wood preservatives safely. Always read the label and product information before use.

Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Advance Guard® pressure treated lumber products are for use in above ground weather protected structural framing in residential and commercial projects, such as residential dwellings, industrial buildings, mobile or modular home construction, or any application requiring wood protected against termites, carpenter ants, and fungal decay, including dry rot.