Should lnsist On Treated Wood

hat ls Produced Under an ALSG*

-ccredited Third-Party Inspection - rogram.

ALSC Third-Party Inspection Programs:

. Gonfirm that the preservative retention and penetration in the wood is in compliance with AWPA standards and/or Building Gode specifications' Without third-party inspection, treated wood may not comply with applicable building codes"

. Ensure that the preservative used is EPA approved, WithCIut certification of third-party insp*etionn wood nnay not have been treated in compliamce with federal law.

. Are a requirement of most treatedwood warranties. Without third-panty inspection, most treated wosrd warranties are null and void" lf your treated-wood supplier does not participate in an AlSc-accredited program, you should be asking them WHY?

. Gertify that treated wood will provide long-term performance. Without third-panty in*pection, retailers and consumers may not be getting what they paid for.

*For more information on ALSC and third-party accreditation programs, visit www.alsc.org