Radiata pine makes its mark in exterior trim

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S i ncc. once outdoor-s. it r', i l l incr"itablv cnd up prirnccl arrcl paintccl. radiuta pinc crtclior trinr is now,t()Llting selling points bcr,ontl rrppeurrrnce. Among thc aclvantagcs:

. Sourced from sustainably managed plantations. (Several, in fact, are FSC certified.)

Pressure treated for durability, insect resistance, and moisture protection.

Covered by decades-long warranties again rot, fungal decay, and termites.

. Treated with organic. non-corrosive preservatives.

. Machine finished with primer and/or paint.

Require no special tools, cutting equipment, or fixing methods.

Kiln-dried and defects removed prior to fingerjointing for a smooth finish.

Can also be used indoors.

"It's a said John Barry, sales manager for ITI Americas, which produces DesignPine radiata pine from a state-of-the-art facility in Chile. "It's been used extensively in Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia, so due to its popularity we needed a larger source of supply and went to Chile."

Radiata Pine Exterior Tri m Producers

Bodyguard

Bodyguard trimboard www.bodyguardwood.com www.kelleher.com

Boston Cedar

TiO2 Titanium White trimboard www.bostoncedar.com

Glaymark USA

Centurion himboard www.claymark.com

CMPC Maderas

Selex kimboard www.cm0c-usa.c0m coMMco

KlearChoice trimboard www.commcoklearchoice.com

Fletcher Wood Solutions

Lifespan, Fletcher Select, and Fletcher Prime trimboard www.fl etcherwoodsolutions.com lTlAmericas

DesignPine trimboard www.itiamericas.com

WindsorONE

WindsoroNE trimboard www.windsorone.com