Warranty Guide

Lumber end-tags provide
valuable information for the
consumer and builder.
You can build with condence knowing Preserve
CA 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 Preserve CA (see diagram).
Treated lumber is either made for ground-contact
applications or above-ground uses. Ground-contact
applications include posts and pilings buried in
the earth, and also near-ground projects such as a
low-rise deck that is just inches above the ground.
These applications require more protection against
fungal decay and termite attack than above-ground
applications, so retention rates are higher on ground-
contact lumber.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY
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. Always use the best deck face of a deck board. Nail
thin 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 will additionally
help to maintain the beauty of your deck. Always
follow manufacturer’s application instructions.
Safe practices when working with
Pressure-treated wood
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reduce the inhalation of wood dusts.
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potential for eye injury from wood particles and ying
debris during machining.
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after working with treated wood.
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disposed of after construction in accordance with
local waste management regulations.
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clothing before reuse.
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come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water,
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water docks and bridges.
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where the preservative may become a component of
food, animal feed or beehives.
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in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in
accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
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Preserve® treated wood products are produced by independently owned and operated
pressure treating wood facilities. * See Preserve CA Lifetime Limited Warranty for details
at Treatedwood.com. Preserve® 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 Preservers Institute
(WWPI). All logos and trademarks are exclusive property of their respective owners.
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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
1-in x 4-in x 6-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
1-in x 4-in x 6-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
Viance warranty coverage includes
Above Ground and Ground Contact
treated wood framing members that are
critical to the safety and performance
of the structure, including joists and
beams.