About ProWood® Micro with MicroShades®
MicroShades® is the natural wood colored version of ProWood Micro®, Universal’s next generation of pressure-treated lumber.
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MicroShades has:
- More fade resistance compared to dyes
- More consistent coloring and better penetration than staining
- Natural wood characteristics still visible (not painted or stained over)
Like our other pressure-treated lumber products, ProWood with MicroShades has been treated with a waterborne wood preservative system containing copper and biocides to protect against termite attack and fungal decay. But with ProWood Micro with MicroShades, the copper is micronized, making it less corrosive. Because of this, expensive nails and stainless steel fasteners aren’t required. Like all of our treated lumber, they can withstand harsh weather conditions and are effective for decades.
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Not all treated fence products are equal when it comes to fade resistance. The picture to the right shows two different fence products and how they weathered over the course of one year. On the left is a standard pressure-treated fence. The fence on the right is treated with ProWood Micro with Microshades.
The difference is clear.
The MicroShades fence stays looking better for longer. We're so confident about its performance we offer the wood fence industry's only warranty against fading.
ProWood Micro with MicroShades is the new way to pressure treat wood for decks, fences and landscaping.
MicroShades® is a registered trademark of Osmose, Inc. and is used by Universal Forest Products under license.