Warranty Guide

Job Site Storage and Handling
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As with untreated wood, it is necessary to keep
Hi-bor Borate Pressure Treated Wood products dry
by covering the material with plastic or storing the
materials under shelter and elevating the material
above the ground to allow for air circulation.
• Sheathing should be covered as soon as
practical after installation. If wetted during
initial construction, allow materials to properly
dry before permanently enclosing with felt,
wallboard, etc.
• After working with the wood, and before eating,
drinking, and use of tobacco products, wash
exposed areas thoroughly.
Installation
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Field treatment of all end cuts and borings,
including plumbing and electrical holes is
required on all lumber and timbers over 2”
in thickness. Field treatment shall be either
a 2% solution (copper metal basis) of Copper
Naphthenate or a 10% solution of DOT, or another
end coat preservative.
• Use industry accepted good construction
practices for the construction of all wood
member assemblies.
• Construction shall meet or exceed state and
local building codes and standards.
• Comply with local, state, and federal safety
regulations when installing framing and
sheathing.
Hi-bor® and Osmose® are registered trademarks of Osmose, Inc.
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Warranty Information
Subject to certain requirements, exclusions
and limitations, Osmose, 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 specied on the
front and back of the Osmose, Inc. 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 proong 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.
For more information call 800-585-5161 or visit www.osmosewood.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 landlls 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
Specications (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.