Treated Timber USER GUIDE
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1. grates Domestic end users should dispose of any waste treated timber sawdust or ash through the ordinary waste collection service or at a local authority amenity disposal site Any waste timber sawdust or redundant timber from commercial or industrial use e g construction sites should preferably be recycled by re use or disposed of to an authorised landfill or to a correctly controlled and approved waste Incinerator Further Information For further information with respect toTANALITH E TANALITH Extra TANATONE treated timbers end grain preservatives or RESTOL Wood Oil please contact Arch Timber Protection using the contact details below Use biocides safely Always read the label and product information before use arch TIMBER PROTECTION Arch Timber Protection a Lonza company Wheldon Road Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 2JT Tel 44 0 1977 714000 Fax 44 0 1977 714001 E Mail timberprotectionadvice ukca lonza com www lonzawood com2. arch TIMBER PROTECTION Issued January 2015 USER GUIDE PRESSURE TREATED TIMBER PRESSURE TREATED TIMBER PRESSURE TREATED TIMBER WITH BUILT IN WATER REPELLENT WITH BUILT IN COLOUR Tanalith E Tanalith Extra amp Tanatone Treated Timbers TANALITH E pressure treated timber is timber which has been impregnated with TANALITH E wood preservative under controlled conditions in a vacuum pressure timber impregnation plant TANALITH E is a water based wood preservative that contains copper and proven organic biocides When impregnated into the timber the preservative components bond with the wood structure and cannot easily be removed TANALITH E pressure treated timber has a long term protection against fungal and insect attack including termites for both in and out of ground contact interior and exterior applications when treated to the correct end use specification TANALITH E pressure treated timber has an initial natural green colouration Upon external exposure the green colour slowly weathers to a warm honey brown and in the longer term becomes a natural silver grey This weathering process does not indicate any loss of preservative protection TANALITH E pressure treated timber is also available with built in water repellent TANALITH Extra or built in brown colour TANATONE With the benefit of water repellent properties TANALITH Extra pressure treated timber is ideal for outdoor leisure and decorative timbers suc
3. ed as 3 1 and 3 2 respectively The interpretation of these sub classes may vary from country to country TANALITH E pressure treated timbers can be produced for any above Use Classes The specific end use suitability of ready treated TANALITH E timbers should be confirmed by the supplier of the treated timber USER GUIDE Treated Timber Appearance Colour variations of TANALITH E treated timber may occur due to the natural variability of the relative proportions of heartwood and sapwood and darkening of some hardwoods may occur Upon external exposure the initial green colour of TANALITH E treated timber slowly weathers to a warm honey brown and in the longer term becomes a natural silver grey This weathering process does not indicate any loss of preservative protection If required the green colour of TANALITH E treated timber can be refreshed at any stage using coating products such as RESTOL Wood Oil available in Garden Timber Green Always follow the coating manufacturer s instructions in these situations For more information on RESTOL Wood Oil visit www restol info TANATONE pressure treated timber with built in colour has a brown appearance ANATONE will not hide or mask wood grain nor will it totally mask discolouration caused by weathering or dirt fungal staining or wood defects In addition some resinous softwoods eg redwood may exhibit resin flecking or resin bloom around knots if treated when the timber is still f
4. food preparation surfaces structures or containers for storage When considering the use of TANALITH E pressure treated timber around fishponds please contact Arch Timber Protection for advice If supplying timber for treatment it is best practice to prepare the timber as fully as possible prior to treatment to ensure best results If any cutting notching or drilling is made to the treated timber following treatment any exposed surfaces should be liberally swabbed with an appropriate end grain preservative to maintain the integrity of the treatment Handling Precautions You should have received the treated timber in a drip free condition with no sign of preservative fluid on the surface If this is not the case the timber should be stored open stacked under ventilated conditions and protected from rain and snow to dry before use When working with timber wear gloves to protect the skin against abrasions and splinters Any cuts and abrasions should be protected by a waterproof dressing When power sawing and machining wear goggles to protect the eyes from flying particles Wear a dust mask and whenever possible perform these operations outdoors to avoid accumulations of airborne sawdust or use a Suitable dust extraction system around any mechanical saw or planing machine Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust Consult local regulatory authorities for further information on workplace exposure limits for wood dust In
5. g cladding and playground equipment Building Structural elements and general timbers in domestic commercial and public buildings such as wall frames sole plates beams joists subfloors roof timbers external joinery battens cladding roof shingles Garden amp Landscaping Decking systems pergolas gazebos bridges summer houses soil retaining walls timbers around fish ponds but not in direct contact with the water playground equipment lawn edging fencing picnic benches and tables way signs and litter bins For certain applications particularly with thin cladding type timbers it may be appropriate to use a brush on water repellent or TANALITH Extra treated timber which has a built in water repellent Agricultural amp Horticultural Earth retaining vegetable beds use of pressure treated timber does not affect organic status fruit tree stakes hop poles vine stakes Enclosures Fencing Natural round machine turned and square sawn fence posts rails droppers gates and gate posts stiles and highway farm and security fencing Transport Floors and other timbers for railway and road vehicles container floors and linings packing cases cable drums and hatch covers For treatments to meet Australian Quarantine Regulations AQIS contact Arch Timber Protection directly for the latest information Engineering Transmission poles decking shells gantries bridges and bridge decks handrails cable ducting and so
6. h as decking cladding and playground equipment T ANATONE treated timber has a brown colouration as opposed to the traditional TANALITH green It is ideal for rough sawn timber fencing and landscaping applications Recommendations provided for TANALITH E pressure treated timber apply equally to TANALITH Extra and TANATONE pressure treated timber unless otherwise stated TANALITH E Wood Preservatives TANALITH E wood preservatives are approved for use by the relevant regulatory authorities in the markets it is used The biocides contained in TANALITH E wood preservatives are being supported under the Biocidal Products Regulation Treatment Specifications TANALITH E treatment process parameters can be varied taking into account timber species desired service life and to match the end use Use Class of the timber It is therefore extremely important that the end use and species of the timber are clearly stated within the treatment specification Use Classes are defined in EN 335 2013 but can be summarised as follows e Use Class 1 internal building timbers no risk of wetting e Use Class 2 internal building timbers risk of wetting e Use Class 3 coated external timbers used above ground contact and coated e Use Class 3 uncoated external timbers used above ground contact and uncoated e Use Class 4 external timbers used in ground or fresh water contact In accordance with EN 335 2013 Use Class 3 can also be sub classifi
7. here the moisture content will exceed 18 or where condensation Is possible e Where the use of aluminium is unavoidable in situations where moisture content will exceed 18 it must be separated from the timber using a bituminous epoxy or other impervious barrier or electrically insulating coating The use of nylon plastic washers is recommended e Fixings and fastenings used on safety critical and load bearing components should be inspected regularly and replaced if necessary Specialist advice should be obtained in the selection of connectors for use In swimming pool buildings Detailed advice is contained in the Nickel Development Institute document Stainless Steel in Swimming Pool Buildings 1995 Typical Applications It is advisable to consult with Arch Timber Protection using the contact details given in this document if in doubt about any particular area of application or compliance with other relevant standards or specifications This list below which is not totally exhaustive gives an indication of the range of timbers and timber based products which can be treated with TANALITH E wood preservative The treatment process parameters are varied to match the end use of the timber and its species It is therefore extremely important that you make sure that the timber has been treated to the correct specification The use of TANALITH Extra water repellent treated timber may be advisable for certain end use applications such as deckin
8. ned to the supplier of the treated timber for re treatment On no account are fence posts to be pointed after treatment The shortening of posts and columns should be avoided if possible but in any event cross cutting must be restricted to the top of the post or column and the cross cut surface must liberally brushed with a suitable end grain preservative in accordance with instructions on the product label For more information on end grain preservatives contact the Arch Timber Protection Advisory Service Gluing TANALITH E pressure treated timber dried to less than 20 moisture content and in equilibrium or within 5 of its expected in service moisture content may be glued with most commonly available adhesives TANALITH E pressure treated timber may be glued after cleaning off any surface deposits or dirt with a wire brush or after a light sanding In consultation with the adhesive manufacturer select an adhesive appropriate to the in service exposure condition and appropriate for load bearing or non load bearing requirements Consult the glue manufacturer on the suitability and use of their particular product and follow the directions of the appropriate regional standards For load bearing constructions phenol resorcinol formaldehyde resorcinol formaldehyde phenol formaldehyde melamine urea formaldehyde melamine formaldehyde urea formaldehyde emulsion polymer isocyanate glues are generally used For non load bearing constr
9. order to prevent injury care should be taken when lifting or moving timber These handling precautions equally apply to untreated and treated timber Copyright January 2015 Arch Timber Protection Tanalith Tanatone and Restol are registered trademarks of Arch Timber Protection a Lonza company Disclaimer Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information contained in this document Arch Timber Protection gives no undertaking to that effect and no responsibility can be accepted for reliance on this information Arch Timber Protection updates its literature as and when necessary Please ensure you have an up to date copy Personal Hygiene After handling or working with treated timber all exposed skin should be washed before commencing other activities especially eating drinking smoking or going to the toilet If sawdust accumulates on clothes clean them before re use Launder heavily soiled clothes separately from other household wash items On Site Precautions All sawdust and construction debris should be cleaned up and disposed following local regulations Waste Disposal TANALITH E pressure treated timber is not classified as hazardous waste Local market regulations should be referred to TANALITH E treated timber and post treatment processing wastes such as sawdust and offcuts must not be used for animal litter or bedding or for fuel in barbecues cooking stoves or
10. resh unseasoned This can occur with both TANATONE and TANALITH E pressure treated timber but may be accentuated by TANATONE As with all colour applications to timber the brown colour of TANATONE treatment will fade with time If required the colour can be refreshed with a brush on colour product such as RESTOL Wood Oil Enhanced protection against the weather can be obtained by using TANALITH Extra pressure treated timber with built in water repellent Brush applied water repellent coatings such as RESTOL Wood Oil can also be used These are particularly effective when applied as a regular maintenance product to the surface of TANALITH Extra pressure treated timber Note that timber is a variable and natural product Occasionally timber containing high or mobile resin levels can give a blue colouration at the point of treatment Upon weathering this fades rapidly into the overall colouration of the treated timber Post Treatment Machining As far as possible all cutting machining notching and boring is to be carried out prior to treatment Where cutting machining notching and boring has to be carried out to treated timber the area of timber revealed by the cross cuts holes or notches must be liberally brushed with a suitable end grain preservative in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions to maintain the integrity of the preservative protection Pieces which are rip sawn thicknessed equalised or planed must be retur
11. t It is NOT recommended to apply opaque paint systems to T ANATONE pressure treated timber Metal Fixings amp Fittings General Advice It is important to follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of any metal products used for specific advice regarding suitability desired service life expectations and particular exposure conditions TANALITH E pressure treated timber has a long life expectancy and it Is appropriate to use metal fixings and fastenings that will have a comparable length of life USER GUIDE e Performance of metal fixings is influenced by the environmental conditions including moisture content temperature atmospheric pollution proximity to coastal locations timber species as well as the thickness of any galvanising e For exterior use where the timber is likely to become wet and a long service life is required greater corrosion resistance will be achieved with use of austenitic grade 316 stainless steel silicone bronze or copper in preference to other types of fittings Galvanising provides a sacrificial zinc barrier It is important that the specifier end user is aware that there are many thicknesses of galvanised coating available and the thicker the galvanised coating the longer the expected service life The level of galvanising should be commensurate with the end use The use of an automated nail gun may break the galvanised layer in lower grade metal fixings and compromise their performance at the o
12. uctions emulsion polymer isocyanate polyurethane polyvinyl acetate urea formaldehyde melamine urea formaldehyde melamine formaldehyde and phenol resorcinol formaldehyde glues are generally used For exterior or damp conditions phenol resorcinol formaldehyde resorcinol formaldehyde or phenol formaldehyde glues are generally used For internal dry conditions resorcinol formaldehyde phenol formaldehyde melamine urea formaldehyde casein polyvinyl acetate urea formaldehyde emulsion polymer isocyanate glues are generally used Surface Coatings TANALITH E pressure treated timber does not have to be painted or Stained to maintain its preservative properties Many coating products are available on the market Always consult the coating manufacturer s recommendations before applying a coating product to TANALITH E pressure treated timber If TANALITH E pressure treated timber is to be painted stained or varnished the timber should be dried throughout the cross section Always follow the coating manufacturer s instructions taking note of the recommended maximum moisture content prior to application The preservative treatment is not a substitute for sealing of knots base coating or priming If waterbased coatings are applied some discolouration may occur in exceptional circumstances If this happens allow the coating to dry completely Then apply an additional coat of product preferably one with a high build high solids conten
13. und barriers End Use Considerations TANALITH E pressure treated timber can be used in internal and external building applications and outdoors both in ground contact and above the ground without any need for further protection TANALITH E pressure treated timber is treated to meet the requirements of a particular end use When using timber for exterior situations either treated or untreated consideration should be given to the propensity of the material to stain light coloured adjacent faces such as render paving flags or coated timber surfaces with its natural extractives during the weathering process This staining effect can be highlighted where TANATONE treated timber has been selected although the potential for this to occur does reduce with time USER GUIDE Where used in this external environment it is highly recommended that contact between the timber and these surfaces is eliminated by design in order to prevent surface discolouration Where close tolerance work is involved it is advisable to pre machine the timber at the in service equilibrium moisture content prior to treatment Consultation with the treatment supplier is advised in these situations When used in construction applications it is always best practice for preservative treated timbers to be dried down to the In service moisture content prior to fabrication Treated timber should not be used where it may come into contact with drinking water or for
14. utset Electroplated metals only provide a thin coating and are unsuitable for exterior applications e t is good practice to drill pilot holes for fixings in particular when screwing near the edge or end of a piece of timber e Attach connectors fasteners and fittings after preservative treatment and only after the timber has re dried to less than 20 moisture content e n addition to the above for internal building timbers e g trussed rafters it is recommended to re dry the timber to a moisture content of 22 or less before assembly and to maintain the timber in this condition during storage and delivery to site e To prevent bimetallic corrosion between fastener and connector components it is important not to mix metals in the same connection DO NOT mix galvanised and stainless steel components Refer to local guidelines for slating and tiling Nails for use with slates should be of copper phosphor or silicon bronze Nails for use with tiles should be austenitic stainless steel copper phosphor or silicon bronze The use of aluminium and galvanised steel nails is NOT recommended Eurocode 5 EN 1995 1 1 2004 gives minimum specifications for material protection against corrosion for fasteners and fixings used in internal building low hazard situations Use Classes 1 and 2 where the moisture content of the treated timber will not exceed 20 throughout its service life e Direct contact with aluminium should be avoided w
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