Ecolife® treated wood is the only treated wood with an integrated stabilizer standardized by the American Wood Protection Association.
Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is an environmentally-advanced wood protection system, utilizing a fully integrated wood preservative
with built-in stabilizer for maximum weathering protection and enhanced performance.
Ecolife is a non-metallic preservative that fights the effects of the sun and weather extremes that repels water, minimizes cracking and keeps boards straighter. Ecolife is approved for use in above ground applications that are six inches or more from the ground in certain residential and agricultural uses.
Ecolife is available at Lowe's, 84 Lumber, and at independent lumberyards across the country.
Ecolife Benefits
- No need to seal for up to three years due to built-in water repellency
- Significantly minimizes cracking, checking and splitting by up to 50%
- Keeps boards straighter for long-term beauty
- Less corrosive to fasteners and compatible with aluminum products, including aluminum flashing
- Lifetime Limited Warranty* protects the long-term performance of your project
Ecolife offers a Lifetime Limited Warranty* against damage from fungal decay or termite attack when installed in accordance with applicable building codes for certain residential and agricultural uses. Warranty coverage includes above ground joists, beams and framing members that are critical to the safety and performance of the structure. *See Ecolife Lifetime Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
In 38 seconds you will see the difference in Ecolife treated lumber compared to ordinary treated lumber.
Wood wafers in this demonstration were cut from the same 2x6 board. Half the board is treated with Ecolife and half the board is treated with preservatives from ordinary treated lumber. The boards were then cut into wafers to show the effects of moisture and the effectiveness of the integrated stabilizer.
Look for Ecolife or EL2 on the end tag.
