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| Frequently Asked Questions | |
| Q | Is POSTSAVER® building code compliant? |
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Yes. POSTSAVER® is listed with the International Code Council-Evaluation Service (ICC-ES). The evaluation report number is ESR-1834.
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| Q | How long will POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves last? |
| A | The life span of the wood will always be the limiting factor. POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves meet the highest quality standards for UV resistance and impact and tear resistance. Applications using similar products such as geo-membranes and reservoir liners have a proven service record for more than 50 years. |
| Q | Can I purchase POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves separately and put them on myself? |
| A | NO. POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves are applied on posts using a specialized production machine. The material you purchase arrives pre-applied and ready for easy installation (installation instructions). |
| Q | Why should I use POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves with naturally durable wood? |
| A | Naturally durable wood species such as cedar, redwood, locust, walnut and cypress offer very favorable appearance and functional characteristics. Although these species possess natural resistance to decay, they are only considered naturally durable if the wood is professionally graded to possess no less than 95% heartwood (the center area of a tree’s trunk). It is in this heartwood area where the tree’s trunk is very dense and where natural oils are stored - providing natural resistance to decay. Purchasing heartwood is very costly and difficult to source, but with POSTSAVER®, you can enjoy all of the benefits and beauty of real wood with the highest level of protection against ground contact decay. |
| Q | Why should I use POSTSAVER® boots or sleeves if I’m already using chemically treated wood? |
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a. Chemically treated wood is an effective method to protect lumber from decay, but the chemicals may not penetrate 100% of a post. In addition, the performance of one post may differ from the performance of the next. This is why many municipalities require the use of concrete support pillars and steel base plates to separate the structural support posts from the soil. POSTSAVER® offers the highest level of protection and added assurance that your posts will provide many years of service – Guaranteed! b. POSTSAVER®’s double-layer barrier system augments chemically treated wood by stopping the migration of chemicals into the soil in the below ground area of a post. This barrier makes good environmental sense and it significantly helps the performance of treated wood because it helps to keep the preservatives more available to resist decay. c. With POSTSAVER®, chemical retention levels can be reduced. The post would only need to be treated to protect against natural weathering and above ground decay. d. POSTSAVER®’s barrier system is environmentally smart because it allows for a reduction in the amount of chemicals required. |
| Q | What if the POSTSAVER® boot or sleeve is punctured? |
| A | POSTSAVER® boots and sleeves can be easily repaired on the jobsite with self-adhering tapes (repairing instructions). |
| Q | What happens if moisture gets behind the boot via a check or split? What happens if the booted or sleeved wood gets very wet? |
| A | Nothing. Wood has the natural ability to wick moisture out of the boots and sleeves. Five year tests in
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| Q | What happens to the boot or sleeve if the lumber shrinks? |
| A | Nothing. The barrier system is designed to expand and contract with the dimensional changes of a post. |
| Q | Is the Postsaver® product toxic? |
| A | No, toxicity is not a concern for POSTSAVER® (Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS Sheet) |
| Q | Are POSTSAVER® products resistant to chemical treatments such as herbicides and post treatments? |
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Yes. |
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