Preservative Specific Information Links
General Information
A variety of types of preservative treated wood including common preservative systems under brand names and newly emerging and specialized formulations are available on the market. After consideration of AWPA and other standards, environmental guidelines and Consumer Information Sheets the specifier or user of treated wood will generally find that several preservatives will meet their needs. Selection of a specific preservative is a matter of individual choice and judgement.
Preservative producers have information on-line for their products including, characteristics, performance, safety and environmental factors. The following links will take you to that information. In addition the Sources of Supply (link) will tell you which treaters provide which preservative treatments. Please note that the information in these links is that of the source and is not evaluated or endorsed by the Institute.
Oil Type Preservatives
Water Borne Preservatives
Fire Retardants