Use and Care Guide
Hi-bor is produced by independently owned and operated wood preserving facilities. Hi-bor® is a registered trademark of Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc. © 10/2016
For more information call 800-585-5161 or visit www.kopperspc.com
Important Information
• Do not burn preserved wood.
• Job site storage - intended for interior use only- store off the ground & cover to protect from water and allow for ventilation.
• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Wear gloves when working with wood.
• Some preservative may migrate from the treated wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash
exposed skin areas thoroughly.
• All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed of after construction.
• Wash work clothes separately from other household clothing before reuse.
• Preserved wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect contact with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact
such as fresh water docks and bridges.
• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.
• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of surface residue should be used.
• If the wood is to be used in an interior application and becomes wet during construction, it should be allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.
• Disposal Recommendations: Preserved wood may be disposed of in landlls or burned in commercial or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance
with federal, state, and local regulations.
• If you desire to apply a paint, stain, clear water repellent, or other nish to your preservative treated wood, we recommend following the manufacturer’s
instructions and label of the nishing product. Before you start, we recommend you apply the nishing product to a small exposed test area before
nishing the entire project to insure it provides the intended result before proceeding.
• Projects should be designed and installed in accordance with federal, state, and local building codes and ordinances governing construction in your
area and in accordance with the National Design Specications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.
• Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of many products, including untreated and treated wood, during prolonged surface exposure to
excessive moisture conditions. To remove mold from the treated wood surface, wood should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap and water can be
used to remove remaining surface mold. For more information visit www.epa.gov
• Use fasteners and hardware that are in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the building codes for their intended use.
Warranty Information
Subject to certain requirements, exclusions and limitations, Koppers Performance Chemicals Inc. offers a 20-year limited warranty (subject to a
maximum of $5,000). The limited warranty applies only to Hi-bor Borate Pressure Treated Wood products installed by licensed contractors in Hawaii
that meet all the conditions specied on the front and back of the warranty.
Hi-bor treated wood is recommended as part of an overall treated structural system. Hi-bor treated wood is only warranted for “TREATED
STRUCTURAL SYSTEM” in which all interior house framing, the part of the house that provides structural stability, is constructed with Hi-bor treated
wood and installed by a licensed contractor for maximum protection. Additional requirements for “TREATED STRUCTURAL SYSTEM” include:
• Soil treatment with an approved pesticide at the time of construction.
• Proper construction practices where no part of any exterior wall including stucco, hardboard, etc. is within four inches of nal grade, and pesticide
treatment and grouting of hollow tile or cement blocks within eight inches of the soil. Hi-bor treated wood used for exterior portions of the structure
(siding, fascia, etc.) must be protected at all times by an exterior waterproof coating of paint, water proong sealant, etc.
Failure to observe these requirements may lead to failure of Hi-bor Brand Borate Pressure Treated Wood and shall void any and all warranties.
SEE WARRANTY FOR DETAILS.