SPECIALTY LUMBER | Rehkemper & Son

To complement our current offerings and add value to our client's experience, we have added a line of specialty lumber, partnering with TechWood to offer four types of pressure-less treatment options to better meet the varied needs of the building process.

2200/EX

2200 & 2200EX protect from mold, termites, and rot while stabilizing lumber and reducing waste

3300

Targeted to custom homes builders for added protection to enhance the building package

4400

Protection from mold, termites, and rot while meeting Class A fire code requirements

TechWood
2200

3-in-1 Protection For Any Application

Hear it straight from TechWood:

"When compared to pressure-treated wood, TechWood 2200 is simply the better choice. Our patented treatment process enhances lumber performance, improves dimensional stability and protects wood materials from mold, termites and fungal decay. This complete protection package provides builders, designers and homeowners with superior protection and long-term quality. Additionally, TechWood 2200 is eco-friendly and non-hazardous—providing peace of mind while delivering consistent beauty and long-lasting performance.

TechWood 2200 is our flagship formula—created specifically to provide a foundation for advanced 3-in-1 lumber protection from mold growth, termite infestation and the rot and decay that builders face onsite and that homeowners face daily."

TW2200 Specifications:

Interior/Exterior Use

UC1/UC2

Softwood Protection

TW2200 Benefits:

TechWood 2200 offers complete build protection from sill plate to truss. Warrantied against mold, rot and termites—TechWood 2200 can be applied to all framing components and works with both Plywood and OSB, making it the perfect choice for entire home framing packages.

Applications:

Studs

Joists

Framing

Plywood & OSB

TechWood 2200

Negligible weight gain means lower freight costs

Pressure-less diffusion treatment with a proprietary blend of biocides, termiticides, and finished with special polymer blend

Stabilized and protected against mold, termites, and decay

Polymer barrier prevents chemical leaching. "The skin keeps it in"

Non-hazardous, no special disposal, no special fasteners required

Use categories: UC1, UC2, UC3A

Mold protection framers need: 4 months of jobsite storage, 6 months of exposed vertical state, and 5 years covered structure

Pressure Treated

30-50% weight gains; two trucks in, three trucks out

Pressure treatment with heavy metal-based preservatives and/or borate

Protection against termites, some products include decay

Precautionary measures required to prevent leaching

Non-hazardous, no special disposal, no PPE precautions when cutting and cannot be landfilled. Galvanized fasteners "preferred"

Use categories: UC1, UC2

MCQ, MCA, and borates alone do not provide mold protection

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TechWood
2200EX

Advanced Treatments For Outdoor Protection

Hear it straight from TechWood:

"Protect and maintain the beauty of your outdoor materials with TechWood 2200EX—a superior wood treatment for siding, facia, trim and fencing. Our patented treatment penetrates and protects the lumber, while our EX Technology works to maintain the warm, rich and long-lasting color customers expect. And just like our entire line of TechWood treatment solutions, TechWood 2200EX is 100% eco-friendly and non-hazardous—providing peace of mind while delivering consistent beauty and long-lasting performance. With over seven years of proven performance and millions of fence pickets in place nationwide—TechWood 2200EX provides builders, designers—and homeowners with superior outdoor protection and durability against the elements.

TechWood 2200EX was specifically designed to extend the benefits of our flagship TechWood 2200 formula into protection for outdoor use and exposure. While offering the same warrantied protection TechWood 2200EX treatment is ideal for a variety of applications including residential fencing, sheds, decorative perimeter enclosures, agricultural fencing, and livestock facilities."

TW2200EX Specifications:

Interior/Exterior Use

UC1/UC2/UC3 AB

Softwood Protection

TW2200EX Benefits:

TechWood 2200EX is an advanced lumber protection treatment that is warrantied against mold, rot and termites, but with extended protection for exterior exposure and durability outdoors.

Applications:

Fencing

Corral Boards

Siding & Trim

Plywood & OSB

TechWood
3300

The Perfect Blend Of Protection And Safety

Hear it straight from TechWood:

"TechWood 3300 provides builders and homeowners the benefits of TechWood 2200 and the peace of mind of TechWood 4400 at an unmatched value. TechWood 3300 was designed to deliver superior protection against rot, decay and termites, but with the essential fire protection needed for commercial and residential long-term safety. TechWood 3300 is Class A Fire Rated, 100% eco-friendly, and provides the perfect blend of coverage both needed and expected in the industry.

TechWood 3300 has all the warranties and protection provided by both our 2200 and 2200EX formulas, but is E84 Class A Fire Rated and is an approved alternative to FRT."

TW3300 Specifications:
Interior Use Only
UC1 / UC2
E84 Class A Extended Fire Rating
Softwood Protection

TW3300 Benefits:
TechWood 3300 offers advanced protection against the threats of lumber, but with an added level of fire protection to defend against loss on both the job site, as well as for the long-term safety after construction. TechWood 3300 is E84 Class A Extended Fire Rated and is an approved materials alternative under the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17065 fire engineering evaluation process.

Applications:
Whole Home Framing Packages
Wall Assemblies
Trusses
Crawlspaces
Beams & Joists

TechWood
4400

Advanced Fire Treatment For Safer Construction

Hear it straight from TechWood:

"Within the United States alone, structure fires cost building owners, developers and homeowners over $376 million in property damage annually, and in a fire—seconds matter. TechWood 4400 is Class A Fire Rated and certified as an IBC and IRC compliant alternative to pressure treated FRTW products. Tested in accordance with ASTM E84, TechWood 4400 has been proven to substantially reduce both fire ignition and spread times—saving costly damages and loss.

TechWood 4400 is our commercial grade lumber solution for commercial, multi-unit, multi-use and Type3 building construction. Formulated with all the protection of our other advanced formulas—TechWood 4400 is also E84 Class A Extended Fire Rated and is an approved materials alternative under the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) ISO/IEC 17065 fire engineering evaluation process."

TW4400 Specifications:
Interior / Exterior Use
UC1 / UC2
E84 Class A Extended Fire Rating
Softwood Protection

TW4400 Benefits:
TechWood 4400 offers advanced protection against the threats of lumber, but with an added level of fire protection to defend against loss on both the job site, as well as for the long-term safety after construction. TechWood 4400 is an approved Alternative Material under the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ISO/IEC 17065. fire engineering evaluation process.

Applications:
Whole Home Framing Packages
Studs
Trusses
Commercial Framing Packages
Multi-Unit

TechWood 4400

No strength degradation as tested to ASTM D198. Up to 30% stronger than FRTW. Less lumber, lighter gauge truss plates, lower cost
Treatment process adds negligible weight to the material which means lower freight cost
Up to 69% more stable than SYP as tested to AWPA E4-11
Mold protection as tested in accordance with ASTM D5590 and ASTM D3273
Mold warranty framers need: 4-months jobsite storage, 6-months exposed vertical state, and 5-years covered structure
Non-hazardous, no special handling or disposal. No special fasteners required
Non-corrosive as tested in accordance with AWPA E112. No special fasteners required
Semi-permeable barrier prevents chemical leaching. "The skin keeps it in"
Use categories: UC1, UC2, UC3A

Pressure Treated FRTW

Process strength reductions require design adjustment factors of as much as 30%

Weight gains drive up to 30%-50% higher freight cost

Typical twist, warp, crook, and cull

Framers and builder bear the risk and cost of mold remediation

PPE precautions when cutting. Cannot be landfilled, buried, or burned

Galvanized fasteners "preferred"

Precautionary measures required to prevent leaching

Use categories: limited by manufacturer

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Rehkemper Specialty Lumber

How It Was Born

Construction costs are a significant challenge for developers. Wood, particularly with Hightype III construction, can significantly reduce costs while allowing for taller structures.

Type III construction utilizes non-combustible structural materials in exterior walls, which helps increase the building's fire resistance.

Here at Rehkemper, we love wood. However, building with wood does present challenges; specifically when building with pressure treated wood. To help mitigate these building challenges, we have integrated our own specialty lumber treatment division, bringing this very important process in-house for better control over supply and quality.

Before adding the treated line, we were experiencing long lead times that caused delay and held up projects. This is not only costly but frustrating for all parties involved. We were also constantly battling material loss due to mold, warping, twisting, splitting, and overall wood degradation.

With our revolutionized pressureless treatment technology, we have become more vertically integrated and no longer have issues with long lead times or those that arise from wood degradation.

This allows us to have better quality control in producing stronger, lighter, and more stable building components. It also allows us to be more cost effective on projects; lowering the overall building costs. Most importantly, it allows us to better serve our customers - the lifeline of our success.

TechWood

What It Is and How It Works

Techwood has revolutionized wood treatment by developing an innovative, pressureless treatment technology that provides protection from fire, mold, termites, rot, twisting, warping, splitting, and possible construction delays.

The pressureless treatment process fully penetrates the wood fiber through the process of agitation and diffusion. This process is much less invasive and does not degrade the structural integrity of the wood fiber. Pressure-treated processes force moisture and chemicals into the wood through a harsh process that not only destabilizes the wood but can also degrade the structural integrity by over 15%.

Our pressureless treatment process is completed in a controlled environment under strict quality control measures that are subject to quarterly third-party audits.

It has been tested, proven, and is certified as an IBC and IRC compliant product. The product has been tested and approved by DrJ - an ANAB accredited certification body. Of the 109 certification companies listed on ANAB’s website, DrJ is the only body that stands behind their certifications with a PE seal.

We at Rehkempers have four treatment varieties: 2200, 2200EX, 3300, and 4400.

Want to learn more about TechWood? Visit their website HERE