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What is Bodyguard®
TREE-FARMED FORESTS
All Bodyguard® products are sourced from well-managed plantation forests, sustainably grown in New Zealand.
FSC CERTIFIED
By buying products with an FSC label you are helping to promote responsible forest management worldwide. Ask for our supply availability of FSC certified products (SGS-COC-003178 / SCS-COC-00538 / SGS-COC-2410 / SW-COC-004440 / SGS-COC-004276).
GREEN BUILDING CREDITS
Bodyguard qualifies for credit points under the following schemes: • LEED for Homes • NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines • GreenPoint Rated (California)
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY AND SAFE
Bodyguard® preservative system is based on organic biocides and is registered in the United States of America by the EPA. As Bodyguard® is real wood and contains no hazardous additives it is safe to work with, just follow normal work-place safety practises for handling wood products.
INDOOR AND EXTERIOR USE
Bodyguard® is safe for indoor use, as well as exterior (above ground only).
DURABLE
Bodyguard® is treated under pressure, achieving total active penetration protection. The addition of waxes and resins into the formulation enhances its water protection properties. The active ingredients used in the treatment process are insoluble in water and will not be removed through leaching.
TERMITE RESISTANT
One of the active protective ingredients in Bodyguard® is permethrin, a food-crop protection product that is proven effective against all known species of termite. This protection level is covered by our warranty.
PAINT-READY FINISH
The machined finish of Bodyguard® is enhanced by a two-coat system, with a performance warranty. Finish your Bodyguard® surface with 2 coats of premium quality 100% acrylic exterior paint to the manufacturer’s specification.
EASE OF USE
Unlike alternative composite, ceramic or plastic products, no special tools, cutting equipment or fixing methods are required.
DEFECT FREE
Bodyguard® is a natural wood product manufactured from kiln-dried timber. All defects are removed prior to finger-jointing, then surfaced for a paint-ready finish.
NON-CORROSIVE
As the organic treatment does not contain any corrosive heavy metals it will not cause corrosion to nails and other fastening systems.
30-YEAR WARRANTY
A 30-year limited warranty is provided on all Bodyguard® products against termite attack, rot or fungal decay.*
