Micronized Treatment Process
The MicroPro preservative system used to produce ProWood Micro and ProWood Micro CA treated wood utilizes a proven technique where copper is milled into sub-micron sized particles. These copper particles are then suspended, instead of dissolved, in the wood preservative solution used during the pressure treatment process.
Using micronized copper eliminates the need for a solvent, which is required for ACQ and Copper Azole. This results in key benefits to the consumer: better performance, better corrosion properties and a fresh, more natural appearance.
State of the art equipment allows ProWood Micro and ProWood Micro CA to be manufactured to the most exacting standards used in the industry. Preservative is applied to the wood using a combination of vacuum and pressure with process control techniques unmatched in the treating industry. The result is a clean, dry treated product that puts the right amount of protection where it is needed. The process used to treat ProWood® Micro and ProWood Micro CA is the first to gain Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) status as certified by Scientific Certification Systems (SCS). Scientific Certification Systems is a third-party certification services and standards development company. MicroPro has also earned NAHB's Green Approved Product certification.
