IOSP In lranslation

Wood treating facilities applying Light Organic Solvent Preservatives-or LOSP-to radiata pine are spreading throughout New Zealand and Australia. Basically, LOSP's are solutions of either insecticides or fungicides and insecticides and often water repellents. They are suitable for interior or exterior, but are limited to above ground use. Paint or oil-based stains may be added to increase durability.

LOSP's are more commonly used for moulded products because, being solventbased, they don't swellthe wood and remachining is not required after treatment.

In recent months, several Kiwi manufacturers have begun targeting the U.S. market. The latest introductions to the states include:

Armourwood

Fletcher's product, marketed in the U.S. by sister company Tenon USA (www.tenonusa,com).

BodyGuard

Created by a coalition of New Zealand radiata pine exporters, BodyGuard treated pine exterior cladding-weatherboards, trim boards and fascia boards-began shipping into the U.S. late last year. The fingerjointed building components are distributed by Kelleher Corp. (www.kelleher.com).

Klear Choice

Klear Choice millwork products are vacuum treated with TimTech AzUS preservative to help protect the wood trom rot, decay and termites, They are distributed in the U.S. by KLC International (www.klcint.com).