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(Continued from page I 0) vative was developed in England. We introduced it to North America a decade ago. Since then it has moved from a fringe preservative to this country's most popular choice. However, our scientists noticed that certain previously

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The standards of the American Wood Protection Association and criteria of ICC Evaluation Services require testing against damage from common fungi. Neither includes fungi in the genus Antrodia or Serpula, which are less prevalent but capable of resisting control by copperbased preservatives. With climate changes forecast, these fungi could become more prevalent.

"Research was undertaken to find a solution that would prevent damage from these rogue fungi without affecting current production practices or adding unacceptable cost," said Kyzer. "Plus, we wanted it to work with both micronized and dissolved copper. The solution is BARamine. The technology adds defense that surpasses the performance of copper azole preservative alone."

Kyzer says that BARamine, for which a worldwide patent is pending, also increases the protection against more common forms of fungi and results in a fresher wood appearance due to its improved mold protection and greater solution stability. "We expect that the additive will mean happier customers for lumber dealers and contractors. We are pleased that Wolmanized Outdoor wood will be the first brand to have this protection."

A pioneer in the commercialization of BARamine additive was Everwood Treatment, Spanish Fort, Al. They first used it in late 2012. "We were willing to be a trial plant because we wanted to be ahead of the curve," said Everwood president Jay Hudson. "I would not be surprised if, in the near future, many treating plants provide treatments with BARamine, or something like it.

"Fungi, like other forms of life, will adapt to their condi- tions. To control decay, preservatives must stay in front of the adapting fungi. The data show that this new combination does that."

Hudson explained that the addition of BARamine does not change the natural color of copper azole-treated wood. nor does it make the wood more corrosive. "It adds some moldicide value, which is welcome, and helps our finished product look cleaner and brighter. Our customers have been happy to get the latest in preservative technology."

The additive is the latest in a series of improvements to the original copper azole formulation since its invention by Lonza in England in the 1990s. A variation called Type B was the first advancement, followed by Type C with two azoles, and then micronized copper azole. With each step, its developers say the preservative has been enhanced in substantial ways.

The first Wolmanized Outdoor wood with BARamine can now be obtained from some treating companies, with others expected to have it available in upcoming months.

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