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Author Message Ronald L. Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP Senior Member Username: specman Post Number: 1173 Registered: 03-2003 Posted on Monday, January 13, 2014 - 10:44 am:    Article: Nonchemical wood-preservative treatment apparently does not prevent rot as evidenced in the New Orleans homes built by Brad Pitt's Make it Right Foundation. My favorite quote: "Royle said Make It Right officials vetted the wood product, putting their trust in the manufacturer’s 40-year guarantee." Ah, yes, the ol' "it has a warranty so it must be good" approach to product selection. Here's the article: http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/neworleansnews/7899967-123/innovative-wood-product-used-in Ron Geren, FCSI, AIA, CCS, CCCA, SCIP www.specsandcodes.com ken hercenberg Senior Member Username: khercenberg Post Number: 682 Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Monday, January 13, 2014 - 10:53 am:    This company seems to keep giving 'green' a black eye. Once again a piece of paper has failed to protect buildings.