Use and Care Guide
Pressure Treated Lumber Product Information Guide
Incised products are not
recommended for decking
and deck railing applications.
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Severe Weather products are treated with either Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) or Copper Azole (CA).
Important Information
• For landscaping, walkways and other outdoor projects where lumber is exposed to the
elements.
• Pressure treated to protect it from termite attack, fungal decay and rot.
• Severe Weather pressure treated lumber productsmeet all major
model building c
ode requirements.
• Home Innovation NGBS Green Certied
™
product.
• Lifetime Residential and Agricultural LimitedWarranty against
structural damage caused byfungal decay and termites. See
Lowes.com for specic warranty.
• For interior or exterior applications, use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and the building codes for their intended use. Aluminum should not be used in direct contact
with Severe Weather treated wood.
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the treated wood
surface upon contact with skin. Wash exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Preserved 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 preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food,
animal feed or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during construction, it should be allowed
to dry before being covered or enclosed.
• Disposal recommendations - preserved wood may be disposed in landlls or burned in commercial or industrial
incinerators or boilers in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
• If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent or other nish to your preservative treated wood, we
recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions and label of the nishing product. Before you start, we
recommend you apply the nishing product to a small exposed test area before completing the entire project
to insure it provides the intended result before proceeding.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state and local building codes and
ordinances governing construction in your area and in accordance with the National Design Specications
(NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood,
during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood
surface, wood should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be used to remove remaining
surface mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov.
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