Wolmanized Wood Protection

Looking for a great outdoor project that will bring your family to the table? This picnic table plan is designed with the DIYer in mind.

During Deck Safety Month, take a few minutes to check the most critical areas of your deck for safety and strength. Those areas include the ledger boards (where the decks are essentially joined to the house or building), the joists that hold the deck surface itself, and the support posts or columns anchoring the structure to the ground. Check the fasteners. Does your deck need cleaning and brightening? Now is the time.

This past week, Arxada joined colleagues from within the wood industry to discuss topics related to the betterment of the industry as a whole. At the 122nd American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) Annual Meeting held in Asheville, NC, nearly 500 professionals heard talks about sustainability and forest management, as well as quality control and innovation. Min Chen, Technical Project Manager for Arxada, was elected to AWPA’s Executive Committee. Her three-year term began directly after the 122nd annual meeting. Stephen Uphill, Associate Director of Research and Development for Arxada, presented on advanced technologies in wood protection, discussing AI as a tool for innovation and how Arxada is leading the way utilizing modern R&D equipment to accelerate preservative screening. Justin Duma, Senior Research Scientist with Arxada, collaborated with others in the industry to present the AWPA rating system. They did a hands-on demonstration on how samples are visually rated in the field, which is key to wood preservative standardizations.

Former Arxada colleague, Tim Carey, received AWPA’s prestigious Award of Merit for his dedication to the industry. During his career, Tim influenced many and championed products innovated for the industrial sector. Congratulations Tim!