Report Category: PWLVL Reports

APA Product Report PR-L329 (PWT Treated LVL)

At Pacific Woodtech we’re driven by making the best even better, which is what we’ve done with our newest, boldest product – PWT Treated. We now exclusively offer the world’s first manufacturer-treated LVL – and an exciting new era in engineered decking solutions.

APA Product Report PR-L316 (Scaffold Plank)

PWT LVL Scaffold Planks are laminated veneer lumber scaffold planks made in accordance with the in-plant manufacturing standard approved by APA. PWT LVL Scaffold Planks are available in thicknesses of at least 1-1/2 inches, and a range of widths and lengths.

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PWT Product Lines

Arkansas

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD  – Tulsa

Contact: Dave Burrough

Phone: (918) 307-4311

Email: daveburrough@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Iowa

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Hawaii

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Vancouver (Treated Only)      

Contact: Peter Grazien 

Phone: (360) 906-5747 

Email: PeterGrazian@BC.com

Website: www.bc.com

Idaho

Distributor: J.M. Thomas Forest Products         

Contact: Shawn Batis   

Phone: (208) 941-4771 

Email: shawn@thomasforest.com         

Website: https://www.thomasforest.com/index.html

Illinois

Distributor: U.S. Glu-Lam         

Contact: Mack Pierce   

Phone: (708) 535-6506 

Email: mpierce@usgl.net         

Website: www.usglulam.com

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – St Louis         

Contact: Larry Grooms 

Phone: (618) 491-7030 

Email: larrygrooms@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Connecticut

Distributor: Coastal Forest Products     

Contact: Bill Sweeney   

Phone: (603) 623-4100 

Email: bsweeney@coastalforestproducts.com  

Website: www.coastalforestproducts.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: John Michalski

Phone: (413) 977-6896 

Email: john.michalski@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

Delaware

Distributor: Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Inc.    

Contact: Mike Redding 

Phone: (484) 853-3100 

Email: mredding@eewp.com   

Website: www.eewp.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: Yogi Ward      

Phone: (410) 251-1983 

Email: yward@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

Florida

Distributor: Woodford Plywood

Contact: Mike Daignault           

Phone: (770) 652-5827 

Email: mdaignault@woodfordplywood.com 

Website: www.woodfordplywood.com

Colorado

Distributor: Snavely Forest Products     

Contact: Dave Cox        

Phone: (303) 503-1307 

Email: dcox@sfpusa.com

Website: https://snavelyforestproducts.com/

Alaska

Distributor: Builders Choice Lumber LLC

Contact: Eugene Pak    

Phone: (907) 375-1241 

Email: epak@builderschoice.us.com

Website: https://asrcconstruction.com/services/building-materials/  

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Woodinville (Treated Only)    

Contact: Scott Remlinger          

Phone: (425) 402-1298 

Email: scottremlinger@boisebuilding.com

Website: www.bc.com

California

Distributor: Building Material Distributors, Inc. (Northern California)     

Contact: Jim Schott      

Phone: (925) 295-9460 

Email: JSchott@bmdusa.com   

Website: https://www.bmdusa.com/northern-california/

Distributor: Geo. M. Huff Lumber Company (Southern California)          

Contact: John Ivey        

Phone: (562) 921-1331 

Email: john@hufflumber.net

Website: http://hufflumber.net/

Maryland

Distributor: Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Inc.

Contact: Jeff McLaughlin          

Phone: (443) 934-1005 

Email: jmclaughlin@eewp.com

Website: www.eewp.com

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Product Features

PWT Treated FAQS

Pacific Woodtech has teamed up with Kop-Coat to create the only commercially available fully treated LVL. Called “TRU-CORE® technology,” this process was developed to move treatment chemicals through wood; the migration process is accelerated when energy, such as heat from an LVL press, is added.

The difference is that traditional processes use VOCs and/or incising to drive treatment into only the outer 0.4” perimeter of a wood member, while the patented TRU-CORE® technology can drive treatment into the entire member (no gradient) without adding regulated mineral solvents or water-based drivers, which can affect strength and/or void warranties in engineered wood products.

Yes.

PWT Treated LVL can be used in exterior construction above ground applications (UC3B) and for components that are difficult to maintain, repair, or replace and are critical to the performance and safety of the entire system.

Any above-ground interior or exterior use such as deck beams, deck joists, deck columns (when on piers of 8” or greater in height, with a 1” offset). It is also a great product for treated sill plates, when used with a foam gasket for separation from the concrete, which is required by code. PWT Treated LVL should not be used in “ground contact.”

Douglas-fir is a “refractory species,” which means it has different anatomical properties, such as pore size and structure, making traditional treating processes difficult. However, when you look at the physiology of dry Douglas-fir, you will see that with some modern technology, it can be treated quite easily.

Kop-Coat’s TRU-CORE® technology offers full penetration of Douglas-fir using modern preservatives. See ESR-3834 for additional details.

Many western species are considered refractory species.

No, the treatment continues to normalize for about 24 hours after the LVL is pressed. After that time, the process has stabilized within the product.

Kop-Coat developed the technology, who had applied for their first patent on this in 2004. To date, there are over 90 commercial wood treatment penetration programs across the globe.

Other companies have tried to develop similar penetration technologies but have failed.

All organic molecules degrade over time – regardless of treatment process. The ones selected for TRU-CORE® technology retain their strength for 30 to 60 years in use – this is a significant improvement over traditional treatment processes where only the outer layer of wood fiber is treated.

The LVL will also be stamped/marked “PWT TREATED” and will have a muted olive colored sealer that is different than the standard Pacific Woodtech “honey brown” sealer on untreated LVL.

There are no solvents or VOCs in the treatment, so the genuine smell of wood is retained.

Yes, the active chemicals used in the treatment process are below EPA levels for indoor use.

PWT Treated LVL SDS

The risks associated with touching/handling PWT Treated LVL are no worse than those of untreated LVL.

Always wear proper PPE per the safety data sheet

  • Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
  • Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces, and sources of ignition.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation or use appropriate respiratory protection to avoid wood dust inhalation.
  • Do not eat, drink, or smoke when handling this product.
  • Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

The hazards are no worse than those of untreated LVL.

Per the SDS:  Ingestion is not an expected route of exposure.  Rinse mouth. Immediate medical attention is not required.

No, since PWT Treated LVL is treated throughout the piece (no gradient), re-treatment is not necessary. However, it is recommended to recoat cuts with a sealer or paint to minimize swelling, as moisture will wick into end-grain fibers more quickly than edges and faces.

Yes, PWT Treated LVL can be stained or painted.

Proper flashing is required over ledger boards to meet code. Refer to building code requirements for ledger boards.

Flashing (metal or plastic) or approved flashing tape is required on any upward horizontal surfaces of the PWT Treated™ LVL to satisfy the warranty.

Flashing tape must have passed design standard AAMA 711-13, Level 3, Class A, perform in high and low temperature extremes, and have minimum UV protection of 120 days exposure.

Deck drainage systems that cover upward horizontal surfaces of PWT Treated™ LVL joists and beams, preventing wetting from occurring, are acceptable substitutions for flashing on the joists and beams.

Failure to use proper flashing, approved flashing tape, and/or proper deck drainage systems will void the warranty.

Failure to apply flashing in accordance to the manufacturers’ written installation instructions and as required by code will void the warranty.

Cladding is allowed if it will not trap moisture, as this will reduce the performance and life expectancy of even treated wood products.

PWT Treated LVL can be disposed of in the same manner as untreated LVL.

ACQ, CA, and MCA are chemicals used for post-manufacture, pressure treating of wood products. PWT Treated LVL uses a PTI based system. PTI stands for Propiconazole (fungicide), Tebuconazole (fungicide), and Imidacloprid (Insecticide). Our PWT Treated LVL has twice the PTI retentions required for UC3B, with no gradient that you would see in pressure treated lumber.

PTI is very common. It has been around for over 20 years. These PTI protection systems are used for many types of wood products including decking, fencing, siding, windows, sheathing, flooring, framing and other wood and wood-based building materials.

Wet Use Conditions

Yes, PWT Treated LVL qualifies as a ‘green’ building product.  Its materials are sustainable, wood is a renewable resource that stores carbon, and its regulated toxins are well below EPA tolerances.  PWT Treated LVL also qualifies as a no added urea-formaldehyde (NAUF) and ultra-low-emitting formaldehyde (ULEF) product.

The Green Verification Report documents compliance with recognized green building standards. 

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Indiana

Distributor: U.S. Glu-Lam         

Contact: Mack Pierce   

Phone: (708) 535-6506 

Email: mpierce@usgl.net

Website: www.usglulam.com

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Cincinnati      

Contact: Jim Egolf        

Phone: (740) 382-6766 

Email: jamesegolf@bc.com       

Website: www.bc.com

Maine

Distributor: Coastal Forest Products     

Contact: Bill Sweeney   

Phone: (603) 520-1115 

Email: bsweeeny@coastalforestproducts.com

Website: www.coastalforestproducts.com

South Carolina

Distributor: Woodford Plywood

Contact: Mike Daignault           

Phone: (770) 652-5827 

Email: mdaignault@woodfordplywood.com

Website: www.woodfordplywood.com

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Greensboro   

Contact: Cory Peters    

Phone: (336) 291-0860 

Email: corypeters@bc.com       

Website: www.bc.com

North Carolina

Distributor: South-East Lumber Co.       

Contact: Brad Alicie      

Phone: (336) 399-9879 

Email: brad@south-eastlumber.com

Website: https://south-eastlumber.com

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Greensboro   

Contact: Cory Peters    

Phone: (336) 291-0860 

Email: corypeters@bc.com       

Website: www.bc.com

Distributor: Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Inc. 

Contact: John Ransom   

Email: jransom@eewp.com  

Website: www.eewp.com

South Dakota

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build  

Website: https://bpi.build/

Distributor: Weekes Forest Products Inc.          

Contact: Justin Matthiesen       

Phone: (701) 237-6864 

Email: justin.matthiesen@weekesforest.com

Website: www.weekesforest.com

Tennessee

Distributor: Dairyman’s Supply Company, Inc. – KY         

Contact: Andrew Cook 

Phone: (270) 247-5641 

Email: acook@dairymanssupply.com

Website: www.dairymanssupply.com

North Dakota

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build  

Website: https://bpi.build/

Distributor: Weekes Forest Products Inc.          

Contact: Justin Matthiesen       

Phone: (701) 237-6864 

Email: justin.matthiesen@weekesforest.com

Website: www.weekesforest.com

Ohio

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Marion          

Contact: Jim Egolf        

Phone: (740) 382-6766 

Email: jamesegolf@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Oklahoma

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Tulsa 

Contact: Dave Burrough

Phone: (918) 307-4311 

Email: daveburrough@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Oregon

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD  – Medford (Treated Only)        

Contact: Jeff Pons        

Phone: (541) 842-0021 

Email: JeffPons@BC.com          

Website: www.bc.com

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Vancouver (Treated Only)      

Contact: Randy Barto   

Phone: (360) 693-0057 

Email: RandyBarto@BC.com

Website: www.bc.com

New Jersey

Distributor: Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Inc.    

Contact: Mike Redding 

Phone: (484) 853-3100 

Email: mredding@eewp.com   

Website: www.eewp.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: Brian Rasich   

Phone: (484) 353-2684 

Email: brasich@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

New Mexico

Distributor: Huttig Building Products    

Contact: Turner Garr    

Phone: (602) 415-6200 

Email: TGarr@Huttig.com

Website: https://www.huttig.com/

New York

Distributor: Eastern Engineered Wood Products, Inc.    

Contact: Kevin Meadows          

Phone: (516) 314-1810 

Email: kmeadows@eepw.com  

Website: www.eewp.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: Lucas Ahl       

Phone: (518) 828-2888

Email: lucas.ahl@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

New Hampshire

Distributor: Coastal Forest Products     

Contact: Bill Sweeney   

Phone: (603) 520-1115 

Email: bsweeney@coastalfp.com         

Website: www.coastalforestproducts.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: John Michalski

Phone: (413) 323-7247 

Email: john.michalski@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

Louisiana

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD  – Tulsa

Contact: Dave Burrough

Phone: (918) 307-4311 

Email: daveburrough@bc.com

Website:  www.bc.com

Mississippi

Distributor: Dairyman’s Supply Company, Inc. – AL         

Contact: Jeremiah Champion    

Phone: (256) 613-0425 

Email: jchampion@dairymanssupply.com

Website: www.dairymanssupply.com

Missouri

Distributor: BlueLinx    

Contact: Jerry Holmes  

Phone: (816) 389-6924 

Email: jerry.holmes@bluelinxco.com    

Website: www.bluelinxco.com

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Kansas City    

Contact: Don Happel    

Phone: (816) 347-7448 

Email: donhappel@bc.com       

Website: www.bc.com

Montana

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Billings (treated only) 

Contact: Mark Paine    

Phone: (406) 652-3250 

Email: MarkPaine@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Nebraska

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Nevada

Distributor: Geo. M. Huff Lumber Company (Southern California)          

Contact: John Ivey        

Phone: (562) 921-1331 

Email: john@hufflumber.net    

Website: http://hufflumber.net/

Distributor: Building Material Distributors, Inc. (Northern California)     

Contact: Jim Schott      

Phone: (925) 295-9460 

Email: JSchott@bmdusa.com

Website: https://www.bmdusa.com/northern-california/

Massachusetts

Distributor: Coastal Forest Products     

Contact: Bill Sweeney   

Phone: (603) 520-1115 

Email: bsweeney@coastalfp.com         

Website: www.coastalforestproducts.com

Distributor: Universal Forest Products  

Contact: John Michalski

Phone: (413) 323-7247 

Email: john.michalski@ufpi.com

Website: https://www.ufpi.com

Michigan

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Detroit          

Contact: Chris Jarjosa   

Phone: (734) 341-4824 

Email: chrisjarjosa@bc.com

Website: www.bc.com

Minnesota

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Kansas

Distributor: BlueLinx    

Contact: Jerry Holmes  

Phone: (816) 389-6924

Email: jerry.holmes@bluelinxco.com    

Website: www.bluelinxco.com

Distributor: Building Products, Inc.       

Contact: Chadd Furley  

Phone: (712) 366-2521 

Email: chadd.furley@bpi.build

Website: https://bpi.build/

Distributor: Boise Cascade BMD – Kansas City    

Contact: Don Happel    

Phone: (816) 347-7448 

Email: donhappel@bc.com       

Website: www.bc.om

Kentucky

Distributor: Dairyman’s Supply Company, Inc. – KY         

Contact: Andrew Cook 

Phone: (270) 247-5641 

Email: acook@dairymanssupply.com

Website: www.dairymanssupply.com

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