Many in our expanding dealer base have been asking questions about the Viance press release claiming “evidence” of premature failures in micronized copper preserved wood. The release specifically mentions MCQ which is a quaternary based system. We have noted that many in our industry are moving away for quaternary systems.
We can only comment on our treatment which is a generation ahead in the industry. The treatment and products our dealers are selling, is not the one mentioned in the chemical alert, in fact we differentiate Cox Industries by offering a dispersed copper azole type C. It is literally a blend of traditional and new technology. It combines dissolved copper amine with a new dispersed copper formulation. This chemical blend is not MCQ or ACQ. There have been no failures involving Cox treated lumber and we are confident in our chemical supplier and the preservatives we use, past and present.
We understand Cox Industries and our dealer family states their reputation on each piece of lumber they sell and to that end we stand behind our products with a limited lifetime warranty.
We recommend that consumers choose a brand name with a solid warranty backed by people they trust. Cox industries and Wolmanized Residential Outdoor Lumber fit that bill. Please click here to view Arch Chemical’s official response to the MCQ controversy.
Should you have any questions feel free to contact us at www.coxwood.com, comment at this blog site or visit our Cox Industries facebook page.
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