Borate-Treated Wood
Robbins borate pressure-treated wood has been pressure-impregnated with a borate
preservative which makes the wood resistant to attack by insects and fungal decay.
It is suitable for interior and weather-shielded applications.
Specify Robbins borate pressure-treated wood for areas that are not subject to direct
contact with water. It is an ideal building material where borate leaching is unlikely
except during the initial period of construction.
Robbins borate pressure-treated wood protects against:
Termites — The southern US is an ideal habitat for subterranean termites. Now there
is the added threat of the Formosan termite. This voracious species poses an even
greater problem because of its huge colonies and destructive appetite. Many homeowners
have found that, against some termites, standard soil treatment alone is an inadequate
defense.
Rot & Decay — The fungi that cause wood rot exist throughout the US. SillBor®
wood provides protection for the home’s sill plate and other interior uses.
Cockroaches and other pests — A laboratory study reported in the Forest Products
Journal found only one of 60 cockroaches alive after 28 weeks exposure to borate-treated
wood. In control enclosures with untreated wood, the cockroach population increased
from 60 to 201. The authors conclude “The results suggested that borate pressure-treated
lumber may provide control of cockroaches in the immediate vicinity.”
Why Build With Borates ?
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