Specification

Environmentally Preferable Product
ProWood incorporates the only formulation of micronized
copper azole to be recognized as an Environmentally
Preferable Product (EPP). Defined by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency and certified by
Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)*, EPP certification
recognizes the reduced impact on human health and the
environment when compared to the preservatives used
in other types of treated wood (Building code approved
under AWPA U1).
Green Approved Product
The ProWood treated wood process has also
earned green-approved product certification from
the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Research Center.
Greenguard Approved
The MicroPro technology used to treat ProWood
has been awarded the GREENGUARD Children
& Schools Certification. The GREENGUARD
Children & Schools Certification program certifies
products for low chemical emissions that are used
in schools, offices and other sensitive environments.
It is among the most stringent chemical emissions
standards in the world, requiring products to be
tested annually and monitored quarterly for more
than 10,000 different chemicals (Building code
approved under AWPA standard U1).
* SCS is a leading third-party auditing, certification and
standards development company for environmental and
sustainability claims.
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.
• After working with the wood and before eating, drinking, toileting
and use of tobacco products, wash exposed areas thoroughly.
• 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 freshwater 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 for mulch. Only preserved wood that is
visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used for patios,
decks and walkways.
• Aluminum building products can be placed in direct contact with
ProWood treated wood products used for interior uses and above-
ground exterior applications such as decks, fencing and landscaping
projects. Examples of aluminum products include siding, roofing,
gutters, door and window trim, flashing, nails, fasteners and other
hardware connectors.
• Aluminum contact is not recommended when ProWood treated
wood products are immersed in water or are subject to frequent
and prolonged wetting or other severe exposure conditions.
In such cases, a moisture-resistant protective barrier should
be placed between the aluminum products and ProWood
treated wood.
• ProWood treated wood should not be encased, sealed or wrapped
with aluminum products where moisture or water can be trapped to
avoid pitting or other unwanted results. Mold growth may occur on
building products, including untreated or treated wood. To remove
mold from a treated wood surface, mild soap and water is typically
used. Visit www.epa.gov for more information.
Disposal Recommendations
• ProWood treated lumber products that are no longer usable—such
as cutoffs, broken boards, sawdust or treated wood material taken
out of service—may be disposed of in landfills. Treated wood should
not be burned in open fires, stoves, fireplaces or residential boilers.
Treatment & Colorant
ICC building code compliant ProWood Color Treated product is available per AWPA standard U1. ProWood and the tree logo are registered trademarks of
UFP Industries, Inc. ProWood Color Treated is a trademark of UFP Industries, Inc. The NAHB Research Center Green Approval logo is a certification mark of
The National Association of Home Builders of the United States. Greenguard and the Greenguard logo are registered trademarks of Air Quality Sciences, Inc.
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ProWood Handling and Usage Recommendations
Going Green with ProWood
Treatment & Colorant
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