What are micronized copper wood preservatives?
Micronized copper wood preservatives are the latest generation wood preservative systems in which very small (sub-micron) particles of solid copper are suspended in a liquid carrier and pressure injected into wood, thereby eliminating the need to dissolve the copper as is done in traditional copper-based preservatives. The use of solid copper particles, rather than dissolved copper, results in a number of improved characteristics of the treated wood. These wood preservatives are designed for long-term performance in both indoor and outdoor applications. Comprehensive laboratory and extended field testing have confirmed the effectiveness of micronized copper preservatives in protecting wood against fungal decay and termite attack. The Osmose micronized copper preservative technology, marketed under the MicroPro® brand, is used extensively to treat wood for decks, fences, landscaping, and general construction uses. More than 5 billion board feet of MicroPro treated wood have been sold si
