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This is a wood preservative treatment that protects against decay and fungal and insect attack. |
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The timber is treated using pressure impregnation with a water based timber preservative, complying with BS 4072. |
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Treated timber has a green or light brown colour. The customer can sometimes chose which finish they wish. |
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When impregnated into the timber the chemical components become fixed within the wood structure and are leach resistant. |
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Suitable for use even in the most extreme envirinments such as marine applications. |
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Usually specified for general construction and ground contact timbers |
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ACQ is so far the most environmentally friendly form of pressure treatment is a new generation water-based wood preservative |
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Applied by vacuum and pressure. |
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Does not contain arsenic or chromium. ACQ (alkaline copper quaternary) contains a mixture of copper and "quat" -- a commonly used disinfectant. |
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The ingredients in ACQ have very low potential for human toxicity. |
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Provides long term protection from rot, decay and termite attack |
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For use in above ground, ground contact and fresh water immersion applications |
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Can be used in residential, commercial and industrial applications |
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Easily painted or stained |
