Warranty Guide

Ecolife is an Above Ground approved product and should not
be used in Ground-contact applications where Ecolife treated
materials will come into contact with ground, or are buried in
soil; such as posts.
Installation Information:
1. Butt Boards Tightly: Because treated wood is often still
wet when delivered to the store and jobsite, it is important to
butt deck boards together during installation as they will
shrink slightly in width and thickness as they dry out.
2. Drill Pilot Holes to minimize the splitting when nailing near
the edge or end of a board.
3. Use the Best Deck Face: Always use the best looking side
of a deck board for the deck surface. Nail thinner boards to
thicker boards.
4. Fasteners: Hot-dipped galvanized, stainless steel or
Building code approved fasteners are required for all exterior
wood.
5. Finishing: A nish coat of clear or semi-transparent water
repellent stain with UV protection may additionally help to
maintain the beauty of your deck. Always follow
manufacturer’s application instructions.
6. Above Ground Use Only: Ecolife is designed to improve
framing and decking products used in an Above-Ground
application, and should not be used in contact with soil or
Ground-Contact applications.
Safe practices when working with
Pressure-treated wood
• Weargloveswhenworkingwithwood.
• Wearadustmaskwhenmachininganywoodtoreducethe
inhalation of wood dusts.
• Wear appropriate eye protection to reduce the potential
for eye injury from wood particles and ying debris during
machining.
• Wash hands thoroughly with mild soap and water after
working with treated wood.
• Allsawdustanddebrisshouldbecleanedupanddisposedof
after construction in accordance with local waste
management regulations.
• Donotburnpressure-treatedwood.
• Washworkclothesseparatelyfromotherhouseholdclothing
before reuse.
• Pressure-treated wood should not be used where it may
come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water,
except for uses involving incidental contact such as fresh
water docks and bridges.
• Donotusepressure-treatedwoodincircumstanceswhere
the preservative may become a component of food, animal
feed or beehives.
• Donotusepressure-treatedwoodformulch.
• Ecolife may be disposed of in landlls or burned in
commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance
with federal, state and local regulations.
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Outdoor projects using Ecolife such as decks,
fences and gazebos look better for longer with
up to 50% less surface cracking, checking and
splitting as compared to other treated wood
products.
Ecolife™ Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood (EL2) is an
innovative preservative, designed to fully protect Above-Ground
pressure-treated wood used in outdoor projects against decay
and termite attack, and enhance the beauty of your outdoor living
space. During the pressure-treatment process, Ecolife’s wood
stabilizing preservative is driven deep into the wood to protect all
surfaces from the harmful weathering effects that are associated
with traditional treated wood in an outdoor environment.
Lumber end-tags provide valuable information
for the consumer and builder.
Lumberend-tagsprovidevaluableinformationfortheconsumer
andbuilder.YoucanbuildwithcondenceknowingEcolife(EL2)
isastandardizedpreservativebytheAmericanWoodProtection
Association (AWPA). The AWPA is the leading body of wood
preservation experts that establish and maintain rigid industry
standards for treated wood preservatives and treated wood
products.Onceapprovedandinproduction,AWPApreservative
treatmentsareregularlyQualityInspectedbyALSC-accredited
third-party inspection agencies to ensure quality control.
Below are some of the important facts depicted on lumber made
withEcolife(seediagram).
Treatedlumberis eithermadeforground-contactapplications
or above-ground uses. Ecolife is an Above Ground approved
product and should not be used in applications where the boards
will come into contact with ground, or are buried in soil. Ecolife
should not be used for Ground-contact applications including
posts and other structures buried in the earth.
Ecolife™ treated wood products are produced by independently owned and operated
pressure treating wood facilities. * See EcolifeLifetime LimitedWarranty for details at
Treatedwood.com. Ecolife™ and Viance® are registered trademarks of Viance, LLC.
AWPA is a registered trademark of the American Wood Protection Association. The
CheckmarkofQualityisaregisteredtrademarkoftheWesternWoodPreser versInstitute
(WWPI).Alllogosandtrademarksareexclusivepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners.
©Viance,LLC2016.Allrightsreserved.100W112016
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
ABOVE GROUND USE
(EL2)
0.019 PCF
(2013)
UC3B
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
2-in x 10-in x 12-ft
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
ABOVE GROUND USE
(EL2)
0.019 PCF
(2013)
UC3B
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
2-in x 10-in x 12-ft
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
GROUND CONTACT USE
(CA-C)
0.15 PCF
(2013)
UC4A
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
4-in x 4-in x 12-ft
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
GROUND CONTACT USE
(CA-C)
0.15 PCF
(2013)
UC4A
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
4-in x 4-in x 12-ft
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
GROUND CONTACT USE
(ACQ-C)
0.40 PCF
(2013)
UC4A
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
4-in x 4-in x 12-ft
Plant
name &
location
Proper Use Application
AWPA Standardized Preservative
Trademark of
ALSC accredited
inspection agency
AWPA Use Category
Preservative &
Retention level
Treater Name
Treater Address
GROUND CONTACT USE
(ACQ-C)
0.40 PCF
(2013)
UC4A
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
4-in x 4-in x 12-ft
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
Viance warranty coverage includes
Above Ground treated wood framing
members that are critical to the safety
and performance of the structure,
including joists and beams.