Pressure Treatment

Unlike traditional dip treatments and newer spray-on treatments that only reach outside surfaces, LIFESPAN is pressure treated, ensuring that the organic biocide penetrates and protects the entire sapwood substrate with precise quantities of preservative. This process avoids the surface roughness and grain-raising often associated with water-borne preservatives.

During pressure treatment, the wood is also impregnated with waxes and resins, which bond with the wood. These resist moisture uptake, enhancing LIFESPAN’s dimensional stability even when exposed to harsh environments of high humidity and precipitation.

After treatment, the solvent is allowed to evaporate sufficiently to permit subsequent priming, packaging and shipping.