come with a water repellent?
A compatible water repellent additive to provide built-in moisture protection is available in some areas. (Also, Thompsonized® Wood is high grade material that has factory-applied waterproofer.) 8. What are the environmental benefits of new non-metallic Authentic Wolmanized® L³ Outdoor wood? Unlike plastics, steel, and concrete, Wolmanized wood is made from a renewable resource grown on managed timberlands. It requires less energy to produce than plastics and offers greater insulation value; and, because of its lighter weight, preserved wood can often be installed with lighter equipment which has less environmental impact. Woods products reduce greenhouse gasses, and preservative treatment extends their service life.