Rural Builder - Summer 2010

Viance’s Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood preservative formulation has received its NAHB Research Center National Green Building Certification as a “Green Approved Product,” eligible to contribute points toward certification of a building under the National Green Building Standard. The NAHB Research Center is a subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders.

Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood, the first decking product to receive certification as a Green Approved Product by the NAHB Research Center, protects against decay and termites and includes a wood stabilizer system that significantly reduces the cracking, warping and splintering effects of weathering.

“Builders can now achieve points towards their Green Certification under the New National Green Building Standard when they use Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood for their deck projects. Projects can receive up to six points when used in the harshest termite attack areas of the country,” says Viance director of marketing Chris Kollwitz.

The NAHB Research Center Green Approved mark is
intended to assist builders, designers and specifiers in
identifying products that can contribute points toward
green building certification. The NAHB Research Center
provides National Green Building Certification for homes,
multi-unit buildings, remodeling/renovation projects and
subdivisions (land development). Projects that receive
National Green Building Certification based on either
the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines or the
National Green Building Standard can display the “Green
Certified” mark. To view the complete list of the NAHB
Research Center’s Green Approved Products, visit www.
greenapprovedproducts.com
“Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is an
industry breakthrough product that provides superior
performance and environmental benefits,” says Steve
Ainscough, president of Viance. “Its unique wood stabi-
lizing properties keep decks looking better longer. This
technology provides the industry with an exciting choice
for contractors and consumers who prefer the inherent
strength and natural beauty of wood.”
Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is pro-
tected with EcoVance preservative — the active ingredi-
ent of which was awarded a U.S. EPA Presidential Green
Chemistry Award in 1996 for its use in other applications.
Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood is an American
Wood Protection Association standardized preservative
for commercial and residential above ground applica-
tions and can be used for decks, railings, fencing, steps,
gazebos, outdoor furniture, playground equipment, trel-
lis and lattice work, structural framing, outdoor joist sup-
ports, wood siding and wood trim.

Providing an extensive range of advanced wood treatment technologies and services to the global wood treatment industry, with an expertise in wood biocides and wood protection chemicals, Viance LLC is an industry leader in the development of advanced greener building material solutions that improve the performance and durability of wood and wood products for sustainable building. Viance is a joint venture between Rohm and Haas Wood Treatment LLC and Chemical Specialties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc. For more information about Ecolife Stabilized Weather-Resistant Wood and Viance wood treatment solutions, visit www.treatedwood.com or call 1-800-421-8661.