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Design Pine is a range of structural and decorative timber products coated with
a genuine primer. Impregnated with a preservative to prevent the onset of decay
and resist insect attack in all above ground applications, Design Pine is
finger jointed and or laminated for increased dimensional stability to give a
reliable product for years to come.
All finger jointed primed products are made up of four key components, these
being the timber, the preservative, the glue system, and the primer system.
Each one of the defined components can vary in quality and performance, each
should be evaluated on their own merit prior to selecting a product. Design
Pine does not jeopardized its quality as only the finest quality components are
used to create the ultimate outdoor timber solution.
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The Timber
Design Pine is manufactured from
environmentally friendly sustainable plantation grown Radiata pine.
Through the manufacturing process all the natural features and defects which
may induce the timber to bow or twist are removed. The pine shook is then
finger jointed back together to produce a clear defect free straight board. The
removal of the all visible natural defects reduces the risk of resin bleed and
other impurities coming to the surface for the life of the product. Lamination
may also be used to increase the product range by creating larger Design Pine
profiles e.g. 185x185 posts or 320x65 beams. The lamination also assists in the
structural and dimensional integrity as the finished products are longer,
stronger and straighter than conventional solid Radiata boards.
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The Glue System
All Design Pine profiles utilise an external glue system to allow its use in
Service Class 3 applications are defined in the Australian Standards as
being external exposed, for example a pergola without a roof.
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The Primer System
Design Pine’s revolutionary
blue primer has greater flexibility and UV resistance to give a more
durable undercoat for the life of the painting system. The technology in the
Design Pine primer was a world first the time of release as it includes a
moisture management system to slow moisture ingress and durability second to
none as it can remain exposed on a building site for 12 weeks before it will
start to deteriorate, thus aiding to the dimensional stability long term
performance of the product range. Developed over three years, the Design Pine
primer is specifically designed to coat solvent based timber preservation
systems. The result is a genuine primer coating that is ready to directly
topcoat with any quality exterior paint.
All blue primer systems are not the same - ask for Design Pine by name.
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The Preservative
All products in the Design Pine range utilise an
innovative organic preservation system and are rated to hazard level 3
(H3) for all above ground applications. The preservation system is free of
heavy metal allowing Design Pine be used in high contact areas as specified by
the APVMA. Waxes and resin are used in the preservative to aid dimensional
stability over the life of the product in application by they reduce the rate
of moisture uptake into the timber.
This proven preservation system increases durability, resists rot and decay,
increases resistance to insect attack and is covered by a
limited 25 year durability guarantee.
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Where is Design Pine best used?
Design Pine comes in a wide range of profiles, which can be used in all above
ground applications.
Some examples include:
Pergolas, Carport, Verandahs, Handrails, Weather Boards, Barge Boards, Fascia,
Privacy Screens
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Painting
Timber is a natural material and thus the use of light coloured topcoats is
recommended. Dark colours tend increase the boards temperature and may lead to
problems such as surface checking and resin bleeds. An optimum finish is
obtained with two topcoats of quality exterior paints within 12 weeks of
installation.
First remove all dirt etc, and prime all bare areas with Design Pine exterior
primer. If the primer surface is exposed to weather for an extended period
without painting (3+ months), the surface may become chalky. If this happens
sanding and repriming is required. Painted Design Pine creates a beautiful
glossy finish.
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Disposal
While Design Pine is treated, it remains a non hazardous waste. Thus private
and commercial users can dispose off cuts through normal waste refuse. Design
Pine timber off cuts should not be burnt as domestic fuel nor supplied for
mulching or animal bedding.
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Don’t be fooled by blue imitations, ask
for Design Pine by name.
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Available through
Timber Merchants in all states across Australia,
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