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Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use, 2024
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- Slide 2: Preservative-Treated Wood: Specification and Use
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- Slide 4: Purpose and Learning Objectives
- Slide 5: How to Use This Online Learning Course
- Slide 6: Contents
- Slide 7: Introduction to Preserved Wood
- Slide 8: Sustainability Through Preserving
- Slide 9: Planning for Longevity
- Slide 10: Wood Decay Fungi and Rot
- Slide 11: Wood Decay Fungi and Rot
- Slide 12: Termites and Other Wood Destroying Insects
- Slide 13: Protecting Wood from Decay and Insects
- Slide 14: How Wood Is Preservative Treated
- Slide 15: Wood Pressure Treating Process
- Slide 16: Preparing Wood for Treatment
- Slide 17: Treating Process: Loading the Retort
- Slide 18: Treating Process: Final Stage
- Slide 19: Today’s Preservatives
- Slide 20: Wood Preservatives Overview
- Slide 21: Safety of Wood Preservatives
- Slide 22: Wood Preservative Standards
- Slide 23: Types of Wood Preservatives
- Slide 24: Waterborne Preservatives
- Slide 25: ACQ – Alkaline Copper Quaternary
- Slide 26: ACZA – Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate
- Slide 27: CA-C – Copper Azole MCA – Micronized Copper Azole
- Slide 28: CCA – Chromated Copper Arsenate
- Slide 29: SBX/DOT – Inorganic Boron
- Slide 30: PTI, EL2 – Carbon-Based Preservatives
- Slide 31: Oil-Type Preservatives
- Slide 32: CuNap – Copper Naphthenate
- Slide 33: Creo – Creosote
- Slide 34: Penta – Pentachlorophenol
- Slide 35: IPBC – Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate
- Slide 36: DCOI
- Slide 37: Specifying Using the AWPA Use Category System
- Slide 38: AWPA Use Categories
- Slide 39: AWPA Use Categories
- Slide 40: UC1 – Interior, Dry
- Slide 41: UC2 – Interior, Damp
- Slide 42: UC3A – Above Ground, Protected
- Slide 43: UC3B – Above Ground, Exposed
- Slide 44: UC4A – Ground Contact, General Use
- Slide 45: UC4B – Ground Contact, Heavy Duty
- Slide 46: UC5A,B,C – Marine Use
- Slide 47: Use Category Reference
- Slide 48: REVIEW QUESTION
- Slide 49: ANSWER
- Slide 50: Using Preserved Wood in Construction
- Slide 51: Preserved Wood Quality Marks
- Slide 52: Incising for Western Preserved Wood
- Slide 53: Required Fasteners
- Slide 54: Field Treating for Cuts and Holes
- Slide 55: Handling Preserved Wood
- Slide 56: Disposing of Preserved Wood
- Slide 57: REVIEW QUESTION
- Slide 58: ANSWER
- Slide 59: Preserved Wood and Building Codes
- Slide 60: Building Code References
- Slide 61: Joists and Exterior Foundation Walls
- Slide 62: Exterior Walls Below Grade, Sills and Siding
- Slide 63: Other Building Locations
- Slide 64: Balconies, Laminated Timbers and Permeable Floors
- Slide 65: Wood in the Ground or Fresh Water
- Slide 66: Wood Used in Termite Areas and Retaining Walls
- Slide 67: Best Management Practices for Aquatic Uses
- Slide 68: Balancing Protection and Impact on Sensitive Environments
- Slide 69: Specifiers Guide: Best Management Practices
- Slide 70: Importance of Best Management Practices
- Slide 71: Importance of Best Management Practices
- Slide 72: Importance of Best Management Practices
- Slide 73: Specifying Best Management Practices
- Slide 74: BMP Quality Mark
- Slide 75: Specifier and User Responsibilities for BMPs
- Slide 76: Specifier and User Responsibilities for BMPs
- Slide 77: REVIEW QUESTION
- Slide 78: ANSWER
- Slide 79: Environmental Benefits of Preserved Wood
- Slide 80: Preserved Wood and the Environment
- Slide 81: Life Cycle Assessments for Preserved Wood
- Slide 82: LCA Results
- Slide 83: Summary and Resources
- Slide 84: Summary
- Slide 85: Resources
- Slide 86: Resources
- Slide 87: Thank You [Go to Page]