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04.15.05

Mold, Rot Fungi and Termites Are Costly Enemies
Perfect Barrier Systems BluWood is a Powerful Defense

Every day, builders face the challenge of controlling moisture at the job site. Weather conditions, leaky pipes, roof ventilation, HVAC and condensation problems introduce unwanted moisture to wood building components. Building materials alone can introduce up to five tons of moisture to a structure.

Home buyers who choose to build new are in the enviable position of designing a home that suits their lifestyle and values. The most conspicuous evidence is most often found in kitchens and master bedroom and bath suites. More than just mere indulgences, these luxurious touches can add significantly to the resale value of a home.

Anyone choosing to build should consider one other option before construction begins. It's not something that improves lifestyle, but it's clearly within the scope of values. They should choose to have a home with a powerful built-in defense against excess moisture and its potentially devastating effects on wood. This is even more critical for homes in coastal areas, where high humidity levels are the norm.

How does a family protect its biggest financial asset? There wasn't always an easy answer to this question. Builders have struggled with this issue for ages. There is a lot at stake for them, most of all their reputation. Many have found the answer. It's called BluWood. BluWood is lumber that is factory treated with the Perfect Barrier System. That means lumber components, including trusses, framing, sheathing or EWP, are protected before they ever arrive at the construction site.

Understanding how Perfect Barrier works is essential to believing it works. Wood materials are exposed to moisture even before they become part of a house. This can't be prevented. What can be prevented is the absorption of excess moisture. Factory applied to wood materials, Perfect Barrier Infusion Film seals the materials. It creates a water-repellant, vapor permeable film that bonds with wood at the cellular level. The Perfect Barrier Infusion Film repels moisture while allowing wood to breathe and maintain its normal moisture content — even if the wood was exposed to moisture before treatment. Further, Perfect Barrier's DOT Wood Preservative provides fungicidal and insecticidal properties that protect against infestation.

Perfect Barrier was created by a highly esteemed group of chemists at WoodSmart Solutions, Inc. WoodSmart and its licensed partners have over 100 years' collective experience in the building supplies industry. Their goal was to create a unique solution to a problem that has plagued homeowners for decades. Rigorous tests administered in the forestry departments of respected universities indicate that BluWood has succeeded on all fronts.

Perfect Barrier is available through independently owned and operated building supply companies located in Florida, Texas and South Carolina. Current plans for expansion will make Perfect Barrier available throughout the U.S. If you are currently building a home or in the planning stages, ask your contractor about BluWood. New home buyers and builders are encouraged to visit Perfect Barrier at www.perfectbarrier.com