Wood Chat

Highlights from the 119th Annual Meeting of the AWPA

Research and technical sessions present topics on education, environmental, regulatory, utility poles, treated wood reuse and new and emerging wood treatments and coatings.

Bob Baeppler Receives 2023 Award of Merit

A member of the AWPA for 45 years, Bob led and served on many committees and as AWPA president in 2018.

W.C. Meredith and the benefits of UltraPole NXT with DCOI

The combination of their steam conditioning process and the eco-friendly DCOI preservative, provides their customers with a pole that may be the most future-forward in addressing environmental concerns available in the marketplace.

Brooks Manufacturing on DCOI

""The advantage of DCOI for us as a wood crossarm treater, is the preservative penetrates better than penta."

Ask the Experts - You Have Questions, We've Got Answers

We answer your questions on treated wood!

Broadband Access Initiatives

There are numerous funding initiatives available through government, utilities and other organizations.

Gaff & fire retardant testing on DCOI and Penta treated utility poles

Comparative DCOI and Penta treated wood utility poles in gaff and fire retardant testing

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D-Blaze and Green Building Points

D-Blaze is used in many commercial projects including Apple HQ, One World Trade Center, LegoLand Castle Hotel and more.

D-Blaze® - fire retardant protection in non-combustible applications

D-Blaze fire retardant treated wood can often be used in specific components and/or locations as an alternative in non-combustible applications.

Field notes for D-Blaze® fire retardant treated wood on the jobsite

Answers on D-Blaze FRTW job site questions

How D-Blaze Fire Retardant Treated Wood Works!

Learn how fire retardant treated wood actually works in a fire and the testing standards used for compliance.