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Counters Termites

Ford Timbers (manufacturers of DPR hardwood) has addressed termite infestation in its range of termite resistant, DPR Plus structural hardwood products that are ideal for all bearer, joist and framing applications.
The DPR Plus range is made from specially selected CCA treated, termite resistant hardwood species which exhibit low shrinkage characteristics.

The species include:
bulletRed Bloodwood
bulletGrey Box
bulletForest Gum
bulletIronbark (All species)
bulletWhite Mahogany
bulletRed Mahogany
bulletGympie Messmate
bulletTallowwood
bulletBlackbutt
bulletSpotted Gum
bulletWhite Stringybark

This termite resistant timber is planed with a smooth surface and 'pencil round' edges. Specialised sawing technology guarantees timber which is strong and accurate to size.

In addition to the major advantage of being termite resistant, DPR Plus has all the usual benefits of the DPR hardwood range including the speeding up of construction time by eliminating most preparation work. All DPR products capture the qualities of hardwood without the usual downsides, such as incorrect sizing, excessive bow and spring , uneven and excessive shrinkage and rough splintery handling.

DPR Plus solves the problem of what timber to use if the task calls for durability and strength of hardwood without the usual downsides and provides the additional advantage of being termite resistant.

Features which make DPR Plus so different include:

bulletTermite resistant
bulletSolid bearers to 6.0 metres
bulletAccurately dimensioned to size
bulletLow Shrinkage Rate
bulletPencil Round Edges
bulletSmooth surfaces make it easier to paint
bulletCut from only specially selected, durable hardwood species
bulletHigh strength rating (F14  , F17)
bulletEnd trimmed and sealed
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