With Rosboro Treated Glulam

As the leading producer of glulam products in the U.S., Rosboro has once again responded to customer demand and is now offering a 24F LSE Treated Glulam.

A Product You Know and Understand

Rosboro Treated Glulam is a24F glulam beam made from Southern Pine and treated to resist rot and decay. Installation is easy because the beam is straight, has no top or bottom, and is manufactured to match standard framing widths.

Treated with Permapost K-8

K-8 is an industrial wood preservative and water-repellent treatment containing solubized copper-8-quinolino-late, which provides chemical resistance to insects, decay, mold, mildew and bacterial growths. It is a clean, non-swelling, non-leaching, and non-conosive treatment.

Easy and Safe to Work With

Treated Glulam not only resists rot and decay, but with simple precautions, it is easy to work with. In fact K-8 is low in toxicity to humans and is the only wood preservative approved by the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration as registered by the EPA for treatment of wood products that come in contact with foodstuffs.

Recommended Applications

Rosboro Treated Glulam is recommended for applications such as decks, porches, trellises, and balconies where the member may be directly exposed to the elements but will not reach the equilibrium moisture content level of 167o (the threshold for wet-use). To learn more about dry vs. wet-use and specific restricted uses, visit the Rosboro website.

Available in Common Sizes

Lengths: 48 feet

Widths: 3 112" and 5 7 116"

Depths: 9112',11 l18',14',16" and 18"

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Let's find other ways to support our troops

Like many of you, I watched CNN and Fox to see the Iraqi population defy what many considered was a misplaced timing to vote in their country's election. After watching the start of the voting I went to bed concerned, as admittedly, early turnout appeared so poor that our wonderful media was seemingly going to be proved right.

I cannot say how moved I was the next morning to watch brave people walk slowly out of their homes-some with a white flag, some with an Iraqi flag-and march defiantly to the polls. I was especially taken by the number of women of all ages I saw in line. Against the threat of bombs, mortar attacks and beheadings, they bravely stood in line to cast what we take for granted. I watched them proudly show their fingers that had been marked, and watched them dance and sing in the streets despite all the mayhem they have endured these past years. I must admit I tried to think what would have happened in many other countries including our own if an election had been held against such a backdrop.

Perhaps we heard for the first time what Iraq truly thinks about what has been delivered to them. But it has not come without a price, and certainly the terrorist campaign is not over. To date almost I,500 of our troops have been mortally injured and perhaps 10,000 seriouslv iniured. There are still

150,000 troops on the ground, and as I watched the Super Bowl, I could not help but again be impressed, encouraged and downright proud to see many troops being interviewed, who were being given the opportunity to watch the game. They seemed so professional, resolute and great ambassadors for our country, and we owe them far more than we can ever repay them. As in the ad by Anheiser Busch, I was on a plane recently where the clapping for a returning soldier made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up.

Right now there are many families without a mother or father, spouses who are suffering from their partners being away for a year or more. There are many disabled servicemen without limbs, who face a life of uncertainty and a very small pension. A recent story I heard was of a woman who after serving in Iraq was forced to sleep in her car as she could not get a job on her return. In fact, she reenlisted to be able to eat and sleep. After her service, did she deserve to be living on the streets?

The recent tsunami and the very apt response of the world to it made me think that we are often prepared to contribute to catastrophes and special events around the world. but we tend to forget about the people here who also need help.

There are many service families where there is and will continue to be many hardships-some hopefully short term, but many long term. When troops start coming home, many will need jobs. Many in the National Guard may even not have jobs to come home to. Congratulations to the many companies who have extended the job leave benefit to Guardsmen.

I urge you first to seek out charities that are supporting our troops and/or their families. Make whatever donation you are able. In your communities, look out for stories about your neighbors and consider how you may be able to help service families in distress. Urge Congress to pass new laws upping the benefits of our service men and women, especially those injured or killed in combat. And if you are in a position to make such decisions, look to hire service people when they return. If you are like me and have been sickened nightly to hear and see what our troops are dealing with, they deserve everything we can give them.

Remembering the many brave generations before them who had to deal with war and its inevitable conseouences. I salute and thank them.