BUILDER AND SPECIFIER GUIDE
ProWood Makes the Grade ProWood® treated lumber from UFP Industries offers a wide selection of grades to suit virtually any outdoor project. ProWood is the brand of choice for building professionals because it’s beautiful, easy to work with, durable and environmentally friendly. Our pressure-treated lumber is perfect for decks, exposed structures, sill plates and other applications.
PROWOOD® COLOR TREATED See How ProWood Stacks up to ACQ or CA-C Treated Lumber ACQ/CA Treated Lumber ProWood Treated Lumber (MCA-Treated) Appearance Green Tint Natural Wood Color Environmentally Preferred Product No Yes Topical Stain Appearance Less Accurate to Intended Stain Color Accurate to Intended Stain Color Aluminum Compatibility No Yes Fasteners Hot-dip Galvanized (G-185) or Better (Expensive) Hot-dip Galvanized or Better (Lower Cost) Fasteners (Sill Plate) Hot-dip Galvanized (G-1
ProWood Handling and Usage Recommendations General Recommendations • Use hot-dip galvanized or other fasteners as recommended by building codes. • Do not burn preserved wood. • Avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust. • When sawing, sanding or machining wood, wear a dust mask. • When power-sawing and machining wood, wear goggles. • Wear gloves when working with wood. • All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
