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Free CEU Courses

Viance sponsors two free CEU courses available online: "All Treated Wood is not the Same" and "Fire Retardant Treated Wood for Commercial and Residential Structures - Update."

D-Blaze Documents

Download documents you need to specify D-Blaze Fire Retardant Treated Wood and Plywood.

FRTW Applications

D-Blaze FRTW has been used in hundreds of projects across North America, including notable buildings such as the One World Trade Center, New York City.

End Cuts

"Field treatment is not often practiced, but is a condition for warranty coverage for most preservative manufacturers."

Dr. Kevin Archer Elected AWPA President

“Our success depends largely on the frankly heroic efforts of our technical committees that develop and promulgate the wood protection standards … a fundamental precept of our organization.”

More Deck Safety Month Tips

“You may think all your deck needs is a power-wash and stain every year or so, but a safety check should be part of routine maintenance."

Buy America Act and Buy American Act

This document serves as compliance certification that the Viance treated wood products listed meet the requirements of the Buy America Act and the Buy American Act.

Viance Expands R&D Department

Dr. Rufai Ibrahim, an experienced formulation chemist, brings a history of work in biotechnology and the coatings industry.

Today's Sawmills

Check out the video of today's sawmills!

Wood 101 and more!

Learn the differences between softwoods and hardwoods, their lumber grades, uses and tree trunk structure.

Six Tips to Make Your Deck More Inviting

You don’t need to spend a lot of money to transform your deck for warm weather use. Adding a few useful items is enough to make your deck ready for relaxing, dining alfresco or celebrating life’s events with friends and family!

How is wood pressure treated? And today's wood preservatives

In Chemical and Engineering News’ March 7, 2022 issue, writer Craig Bettenhausen explains, "Old wood-preservation chemistries have fallen out of favor, and new ones are in the works."