LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT is protected with the combination of a pressure treatment using organic biocides to ward off insects and fungal decay, a proprietary water repellency system to maximize dimensional stability and an alkyd-based primer to provide superior durability against the elements. This allows LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT to be offered with a limited lifetime warranty against fungal decay and insect damage, including termites.

The raw material for LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT comprises high grade clear lumber produced from pruned radiata pine logs. These come only from renewable sources and we utilize leading technology and innovative techniques to maximize the recovery of logs into finished products and minimize waste in our mills.

LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT is manufactured in our Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified mills (FSC® SCS-COC-00199).

• Limited lifetime substrate warranty against fungal decay and insect damage, including termites
• Manufactured from solid high grade wood with no fingerjoints or knots
• Pressure treated with an EPA approved organic preservative, delivering treatment to the core
• Non-corrosive to fasteners
• FSC^® certified
• Multi-layer protection resists water uptake and enhances dimensional stability
• Alkyd primer provides smooth defect-free surface ready for top-coating
• Suitable for exterior and interior needs
• Real wood!!

We utilize leading technology and innovative techniques to maximize the recovery of logs into finished products and minimize waste in our mills. Our sawmill is equipped with optimizing scanners on all key machine centers, including an optimizing grade scanner on the new edger (installed Sept 2015). Our manufacturing equipment includes optimized ripping, grade scanning optimized defecting/cross-cutting, and modern Weinig high-speed planers for a moulding quality finish.

• Propiconazole and tebuconazole are EPA approved systemic fungicides, used widely to control mould and mildew in agricultural and horticultural applications. Together, they protect lumber from a wide range of wood destroying fungi.
• Permethrin is an EPA registered insecticide used to protect wood against termites and borers. Permethrin has low mammalian toxicity and is approved for use in many agricultural, household and pharmaceutical applications.

This combination has been specifically formulated as an EPA approved wood preservative. It can be used in American Wood Protection Association UC3A applications. The chemicals are insoluble in water, remaining permanently in the wood and not leaching. The LOSP used in LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT is non-corrosive to fasteners, so LIFESPAN can be used with regular galvanized fasteners in exterior applications and any fastener type in interior applications.

Unlike traditional dip treatments and newer spray-on treatments that only reach outside surfaces, LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT is pressure treated, ensuring that the organic biocide penetrates and protects the entire sapwood substrate with precise quantities of preservative. This process avoids the surface roughness and grain-raising often associated with water-borne preservatives.

During pressure treatment, the wood is also impregnated with waxes and resins, which bond with the wood. These resist moisture uptake, enhancing the dimensional stability of LIFESPAN SOLID SELECT even when exposed to harsh environments of high humidity and precipitation. After treatment, the solvent is allowed to evaporate sufficiently to permit subsequent priming, packaging and shipping.

Priming

Two coats high-quality alkyd primer applied at 3-4 wet mils. Total dry film build 3-4 mils.

Quality

No material visible defects: birdseye, tear out, etc. allowed prior to last primer coat.

Machining

Pitch marks 1/16” maximum.

Tolerances:

Length  0+1/2”

Width  +0-1/32” (+0-0.5mm) – at time of manufacture

Thickness +0-1/32” (+0-0.5mm) – at time of manufacture.

Moisture Content

10-15%MC (90% of pieces).  

Straightness (as permitted by WWPA Lumber Grading Rules)

Cup: 1/32” in up to and including 6”, 1/16” in 8”, 3/32” in 10”, and 1/8” in 12”

Bow: 1-1/2” in 16ft. Crook: 1” in 4”, 7/8” in 6”, 3/4” in 8”, 5/8” in 10”, and 1/2” in 12” (All on 16ft basis).

Twist: 1/4” in 4”, 3/8” in 6”, 1/2” in 8”, 5/8” in 10”, and 3/4” in 12” (All on 16ft basis).

• Distortion permitted in occasional pieces
• Distortion assessed at time of manufacture, there may be some movement in response to atmospheric humidity changes and subsequent moisture content changes after manufacture.

Examples of such products include:

Exterior Woodwork

• Fascia
• Trim boards: surfaced all sides, eased edges or with one rough-sawn face
• Exterior mouldings (brick mould, lattice, quarter round, etc.)

Siding

• Available in a range of patterns

Windows

• Window components (sash, casement sash, jambs)   - machined cut stock
• Mouldings: brick mould

Exterior doors

• Door frames
• Stiles, rails (especially door bottoms)
• Sill substrate
• Mouldings: brick mould

Interior Woodwork

• Baseboard
• Crown Backer
• Trim around doors and windows