Armourwood is treated to the core—wood is fully protected inside and out. Sourced from plantation grown New Zealand Radiata Pine which has unique absorption quality, Armourwood undergoes extreme high impregnation pressure treatment process. Preservative penetration is complete, consistent and to the core. Unlike other treated wood that achieves only surface treatment, Armourwood’s 100% treatment coverage means that no brushing of preservatives on cut or trimmed portions is needed, whichs saves you valuable time, labor, and money, as well as gives you peace of mind. All Armourwood products are high pressure treated with Tanalith, the worldwide choice for wood preservative for more than 50 years. Armourwood’s double vacuum, high-impregnation pressure treatment process allows deep preservative penetration and unique chemical binding to the wood. The result is durable wood that lasts a long time.

Armourwood is Treated and Kiln-Dried in New Zealand by McAlpines New Zealand.

Backed by Arch Wood Protection (NZ) Limited, the leading expert in wood preservative worldwide, Armourwood is guaranteed to provide trouble-free performance against termites, wood boring insects, and decaying fungus for a minimum of 15 solid years.

Armourwood is rated H3.2 by the New Zealand Timber Preservation Council (NZTPC). H3.2 rating ensures that Armourwood is protected from decaying fungus (rot) when exposed to weather in structural use but not in direct contact with the ground.

With an H3.2 timber classification, Armourwood has all the properties and protection of an H1, H2 and H3.1 rating and is guaranteed preservative-treated and suitable for use in both interior as well as exterior applications. Interior applications include trusses, beams, floor joists, ceiling joists, wall frames, jambs, stairs, and posts. For exterior applications, Armourwood can be used for trellises, decks, gazebos, pergolas, fences, railings, eaves and fascias.

Armourwood is assured treated and kiln-dried in accordance to strict international quality standards every step of the way. The New Zealand Timber Industry Federation (NZTIF) is internationally recognized as a credible institution representing the New Zealand timber industry. The NZTIF manages international certified quality assurance programmes for preservative treatment and kiln-drying.

All Armourwood products are assured kiln-dried to the highest level of quality by the New Zealand Dri (NZDRI) kiln-drying quality assurance programme. Quality preservative treatment of all Armourwood products conforms to and is validated by the WoodMark, the ISO for quality wood treatment and the internationally recognized trademark of the New Zealand Timber Preservation Council.

Armourwood is made from plantation-grown forests of Radiata Pine in New Zealand. For every tree cut, five trees are planted.

Armourwood is FSC Certified. Forest Stewardship Council or FSC is an international organization that supports the responsible management of the world’s forests. It is the mark of responsible forestry.

Armourwood is treated to the core; it is fully protected inside and out. Sourced from plantation grown New Zealand Radiata Pine which has unique absorption quality, Armourwood undergoes extreme high impregnation pressure treatment process. Preservative penetration is complete, consistent, and to the core. Unlike other treated wood that achieves only surface treatment, Armourwood's 100% treatment coverage means that no brushing (re-sealing) of preservatives on cut or trimmed portions is needed.

All Armourwood products are high pressure treated with Tanalith, the worldwide choice for wood preservative for more than 50 years. Armourwood's double vacuum, high impregnation pressure treatment process allows deep preservative penetration and unique chemical binding to the wood. The result is durable wood that lasts a long time.

There is nothing like the natural. Offering natural warmth, versatility and aesthetic appeal, wood has been the specified choice of generations of architects, interior designers and homebuilders for their structural and finishing requirements. Wood treated with preservatives is protected from natural decay and termite attacks.

However, outdated brush-on wood preservative technique has proven to provide protection that is only short-lived and unreliable. With modern pressuretreatment of wood, durability and performance are greatly enhanced, providing users and specifiers greater confidence in wood as a reliable construction material.

There is nothing like the natural. Offering natural warmth, versatility and aesthetic appeal, wood has been the specified choice of generations of architects, interior designers and homebuilders for their structural and finishing requirements. Wood treated with preservatives is protected from natural decay and termite attacks.

However, outdated brush-on wood preservative technique has proven to provide protection that is only short-lived and unreliable. With modern pressuretreatment of wood, durability and performance are greatly enhanced, providing users and specifiers greater confidence in wood as a reliable construction material.

Armourwood is easy to work with. Armourwood’s exceptional machining, cutting, nailing, drilling and planing properties make building simple and straightforward. Nails drive through and screws hold tight when used on Armourwood.

The attractive natural grain and texture of Armourwood enhances the beauty and value to any home. Uniform texture accepts decorative stains and clear finishes evenly and can be stained to color-match with other wood species. Armourwood is graded No. 1 Framing in New Zealand or F7 in Australia and is fully accepted in the construction codes of USA, UK, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.