Penetreat
- Borate-based wood preservative prevents rot
- Deters wood-ingesting insects
- Easy to mix and apply
- Freeze-thaw stable
Application
- Read the entire Information Sheet and the container label before applying PeneTreat. It is a violation of federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling.
- Mix PeneTreat at a rate of 1-pound (1 loosely packed quart) to 1-gallon of water.
- Wood must be clean and bare; free of dirt, wax and surface finishes and above 40°F and rising (wood surface temperature).
- Apply PeneTreat at the rate of 1 mixed gallon per 150 ft2 of wood surface. Apply a second coat 4 to 24 hours later. Thoroughly soak cut ends.
- Coat the logs with a water-repellent finish after the PeneTreat solution has thoroughly dried. Use a moisture meter to verify that the log's moisture content doesn't exceed 19%.
Technical Data
EPA Registration Number
64820-1
EPA Establishment Number
064820-CO-01
Active Ingredient
Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate - 98% (Inert ingredients - 2%)
Coverage Rate
6-gallon size: 27 gallons of a 10% solution will cover 4050 sq. ft. of log surface.
3 1/2-gallon size: 15 gallons will cover 2250 sq. ft. of log surface.
Packaging
6-gallon pail (25 lbs. net; yields 27+ gallons of a 10% solution)
3 1/2-gallon pail (14 lbs net; yields 15+ gallons of a 10% solution)
Application Range
40°F (4°C) - 90°F (32°C)
Compatibility
PeneTreat will not interfere with the adhesion of most wood stains and coatings.
(The surface should be completely dry before applying any coating.)
Effective Against
Rot, fungal decay and most woodboring insects. Does not control carpenter bees (contact
Sashco for guidance).
Blue Stain
PeneTreat does not control the organisms that cause blue stain—the gray to black
marking often present in dry wood.
If blue stain is a problem, an additional fungicide may be needed. Contact Sashco for recommendations on blue stain fungicides.
More Information
- Penetreat FAQs www.sashco.com/log/faqs.aspx?query=penetreat
- Product Estimator
- Store Locator www.sashco.com/log/buy.aspx
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