09.01.05 - LBM Journal
LBM Journal Product Watch
It's no secret that builders in Florida face some of the toughestbuilding conditions on the continent--not just hurricanes, butmoisture, mold, and wood-eating insects. Boca Raton, Fla.-based WoodSmart Solutions Inc. has come up with a solution,and if it works there, it'll work anywhere. WoodSmart's PerfectBarrier System®--the science behind BluWood®--is a factory-applied, two-part system for wood framing components. BluWood's Infusion Film is water-repellant, vapor permeable,and resists mold growth on the dried film; the second part is a DOT Wood Preservative, which is both a fungicide and an insecticide. The result is a product engineered to prevent two all-too-common housing headaches: mold and termites. . . . Download a PDF of the full article.
08.01.05
The Solution To One Of The Biggest Building Issues Today
Every day, builders face the challenge of controlling moisture at the job site. Job site conditions, leaky pipes, roof ventilation, HVAC and condensation problems introduce moisture to wood and gypsum components. Building materials alone can produce up to five tons of moisture . . . Read the full article here.
04.15.05
Mold, Rot Fungi and Termites Are Costly Enemies
Perfect Barrier Systems
BluWood is
a
Powerful
Defense
Home buyers who choose to build new are in the enviable position of building
a home that suits their lifestyle and values. The most conspicuous evidence is
most often found in kitchens and master bedroom and bath suites . . . Read
the full article here.
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