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Wespine Blue has been extensively tested over a three year period by respected organisations such as the CSIRO. The results of this testing conclude that Wespine Blue forms a treatment envelope of 5mm average depth with specified levels of active constituent which is effective in protecting framing timbers against termite attack.
Wespine Blue Treatment Uptake and Confirmation of Envelope
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Timber |
Uptake L/m3 |
STD Dev |
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Radiata heartwood |
10 |
3.5 |
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Radiata sapwood |
15 |
3.5 |
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Slash heartwood< |
8 |
5.3 |
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Slash sapwood |
15 |
2.9 |
Wespine Blue Does Not Negatively Affect Important Wood Properties
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Property |
Method of Test |
Result |
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Strength- MOR and MOE |
AS4063 |
No different to matched untreated samples |
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Nailplate withdrawal |
AS1649 |
No different to matched untreated samples |
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Adhesion (plasterboard) |
AS2753 |
No deleterious effect on adhesion |
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Corrosion of metal in contact with treated wood |
AWPA E12-94 |
Non-corrosive |
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Paintability |
Wattyl - Paint industry standard adhesion test |
No affect on adhesion. Very slight affect on gloss levels with 2 products tested |
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Ignitability |
AS1530.1 |
No different from untreated controls |
