Reading Lumber End Tags
Every board of ProWood treated lumber has an end tag attached to it. These end tags include essential information regarding code compliance, warranty and treatment level.
End Tag Diagram
The diagram below breaks down each component of our end tags.
Breaking Down Our Treated Lumber End Tags
You can find the following information on our treated lumber end tags.
Front of the End Tag
- ProWood Logo - our logo is displayed so you know that you are using ProWood treated lumber
- Description of Use - the front of the end tag will describe what use case the lumber is treated for
- Double-Box Symbol - indicates the lumber has passed third party inspections and meets AWPA standards
Back of the End Tag
- Top section - here we display the lumber's code for standard, code for use/exposure category, the preservative system used, and the warranty statement
- Bottom section - details how to handle the lumber and where to find more safe handling and compatible fastener information
Frequently Asked Questions
Find commonly asked questions regarding treated lumber and our end tags.
ProWood lumber attaches end tags to ensure that our customers know key information about the product. The tags can include information about available warranties, whether or not the product is for direct ground contact or strictly above-ground applications.
ProWood treated wood is very safe when used as directed in the appropriate applications. The preservative injected reacts with the wood to form an insoluble complex that won't evaporate or vaporize. ProWood is clean, odorless, non-staining, and safe to work with and handle.
Lumber's greatest enemy is biological attack — destruction by termites, fungi and marine borers — as well as damage from rain, sun and wind. Thanks to over 50 years of research, ProWood® can stand up to every threat for decades of use.
Micronized copper preservatives help protect ProWood against termite damage and fungal decay. This preservative system features an innovative technique in which copper is milled into sub-micron-sized particles. These copper particles are then suspended, instead of dissolved, in the wood preservative solution used during the pressure treatment process.
You should always consult your local building codes before application. When working with ProWood pressure-treated decking, locate the double-box symbol on the end tag indicating compliance.
Where to find ProWood
ProWood products can be purchased through independent lumberyards and home centers online and across the country.