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THE MARKET for pressure

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This resulted from two factors. One was the naturalgrowth in acceptance of pressure treated wood by consumers and builders. The other was homeowners who, because they couldn't afford current housing

Western woods, for the most part, are treatable. The treatable species include coastal Douglas fir, the hemfir group, ponderosa pine, red pine, and redwood. Some species require incising to reach the required penetration of the preservative.

Steve Ryan, president of Western Wood Preservers Institute, says, "Best estimates for industry sources indicate approximately 20 billion board feet of lumber was pressure treated this year. That's about 100/o of the total U.S. lumber sales for 1988. And of this, 500/o went for decks and porches, fences, landscaping, docks and wood foundations."

WWPI is growing along with pressure treated wood. New members. including four new treater members and seven new associates. and new production capacities have been added to the membership roles, insuring continuing production of high-quality pressure treated wood products.

Story at a Glance

Western woods arc part of a growing pressure treated market. . . some species rcquire incising... continuing upswing in sales expected.

Pressure treaters aim to please the consumers, who ultimately judge the products, and work hand-in-glove with building material merchants so they can provide their customers with a good selection of pressure treated wood for home improvements and new construction projects.

Western treaters supply a wide range of pressure treated material using treatments such as CCA and ACZA waterborne preservatives, pentachlorophenol and creosote oilborne preservatives. They also produce Permanent Wood Foundation material, and interior and exterior fire-retardant treatments. The accompanying table shows various products available from WWPI members.