FrameGuard® coating is a blend of anti-mold and preservative chemicals that has been shown to offer effective protection against fungal decay and termites--even the Formosan termite.
This combination keeps lumber looking cleaner and brighter during storage and construction, thus precluding dissatisfaction and exchanges.
This is especially important to truss and component manufacturers whose end products tend to be exposed to the elements longer than other framing materials.
The fungicides protect against mold; the borate component is effective against decay and also protects against termite damage. (It is also known to repel cockroaches and other insect pests.) An additional insecticide protects against the Formosan termite. For extended protection against termites and fungal decay in outdoor use, consider Genuine Wolmanized® Residential Outdoor® Wood.
Many homeowners have found that, against some termites, standard soil treatment alone is an inadequate defense. Some insects and decay fungi thrive above ground and are unaffected by such chemical barriers. The fungi that cause wood to rot exist throughout the United States and can cause significant structural damage to unprotected wood. FrameGuard Total wood provides protection against these pests.
FrameGuard Total treated wood is not intended for use as internal sill plate, exterior use, or any other application where pressure treated wood should be used.
