TECHNICAL MANUAL

REAL MADE BETTER

2012

INSTALLATION GUIDE INCLUDED real wood made better

This manual describes the Wood. It has sheltered mankind from properties and guidelines for working with ® the elements for generations. It is one wood products. It is intended to provide guidance to people of the world’s most exceptional building or enterprises that use, materials: renewable, strong, versatile, handle, store, specify or provide detailed building easy to use and practical. Over centuries plans using Bodyguard products. we have marveled at it, hewn it, fashioned Please take the time to carefully it for own purposes. review this manual and become familiar with the proper handling, design We’ve taken nature’s wonderful requirements and installation instructions when using resource and enhanced it. Bodyguard products. To Bodyguard is real wood made better. Using pristine New Zealand radiata achieve the best in service from carefully managed forest farms, we’ve infused the wood with carbon-based performance from this biocide protection, offering durability that extends the life of each Bodyguard exceptional product it is product beyond the timeframe it takes to grow resources to replace it. important to follow all guidelines and instructions. That’s true sustainability in action.

2 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Overview CONTENTS

Why Choose Bodyguard 5 Disclaimer: This manual remains the property of registered Bodyguard suppliers. The information in this manual is provided Exterior Building Solutions 8 in good faith, based upon trials and experience with the product. Bodyguard Wood Products Ltd will The Bodyguard System 12 accept no liability or responsibility if the information contained in this manual is incorrectly or inappropriately applied or interpreted, nor if used in a manner other Handling & Customer Care 15 than as explicitly set out in this document or in referenced documents available on the website www.bodyguardwood.com Installation & Application Information 16 The information contained in this manual was correct at the time of writing. However, Bodyguard reserves the right to make Fixing & Installation 22 changes or improvements to Bodyguard without prior notice. Bodyguard End Seal 23

Frequently Asked Questions 24

Performance Summary 26

Warranty 27

3 REAL WOOD MADE BETTER

4 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Overview Why Choose Bodyguard A renewable resource that Until now, it’s been hard for has protected contractors (and homeowners) mankind from to find genuine wood building solutions they can trust to the elements last and look great. Existing for generations. softwood products on the U.S. market could not offer long-term durability and were susceptible to rot, exposure, decay and termite degradation.

Bodyguard is the first protected softwood product to meet the exacting demands of U.S. contractors and specifiers for whom durability and sustainability is paramount. The Bodyguard range of trimboards, sidings and moldings are comprised from premier quality radiata pine products. Its strong finger-joint construction produces defect-free timber lengths of clear straight wood, ideal for achieving a naturally finished look for any home. The wood is sourced from the clean, green sustainable pine forests of New Zealand, and treated under pressure with Light Organic Solvent-borne Preservatives (LOSP’s) that achieve active penetration of a very accepting wood. The result is total protection and long-lasting durability. Bodyguard can be installed with total confidence. It carries a 30-year warranty against termite attack and fungal decay; it’s environmentally safe and easy to use. By installing Bodyguard, not only are you choosing to build with a natural product, you’re also making a sustainable choice, and that’s great news for the planet. Choose naturally protected Bodyguard, we guarantee it.

5 Here are 15 reasons for choosing Bodyguard®

SCS-COC-000538

Protected FSC certified Green Building Environmentally Indoor and Paint-ready finish credited friendly exterior use Bodyguard is protected By purchasing The machined finish of by a proven pressure Bodyguard FSC Bodyguard qualifies Bodyguard preservative Bodyguard is safe for Bodyguard is enhanced treatment that achieves labeled product you for credit points system is based on indoor use, as well as by a two-coat oil based total penetration of the are helping to promote under the following carbon-based biocides exterior use (above primer and undercoat wood. The addition responsible worldwide schemes: and is registered in ground only). system, backed by a of waxes and resins forest management. performance warranty. LEED for Homes the of enhance its moisture Specifically ask for America by the EPA. Finishing your resistant properties. Bodyguard FSC NAHB Model Green Bodyguard surface Active ingredients certified products Home Building with premium quality used in the treatment (SCS-COC-000538/ Guidelines 100% exterior acrylic or process (known as SW-COC-004440/ GreenPoint Rated alkyd coating, applied Light Organic Solvent- SGS-COC-003178/ (California only). to the manufacturer’s borne Preservatives SW-COC-005483). specification, will result (LOSP’s) do not in a quality durable dissolve in water and paint film and lasting will not be removed protection. through leaching.

Ease of use Tree-farmed Defect free Safe to handle Easy maintenance Guaranteed with (for longer life) a 30-year limited No special tools, cutting forests Bodyguard is a As Bodyguard is real warranty equipment or fixing Bodyguard wood natural wood product wood and contains no A quality paint system methods are needed products come from manufactured from hazardous additives, should last in excess Bodyguard carries it’s safe to work with; when using Bodyguard. the well-managed kiln-dried timber. of 10 years. Basic a 30-year limited just follow normal maintenance of a gentle pine plantation All defects such as warranty (on all work-place safety annual wash of the products) against forests in clean, knots and resin practices for handling exterior, especially termite attack, rot green New Zealand. pockets are removed prior to finger-jointing. wood products. under eaves and or fungal decay. overhangs will remove NB: After profiling marine salts and treatment and priming coats application, contaminants. Bodyguard is ready for When maintenance final topcoating. If damage is required to repair has occurred during mechanical or Bodyguard installation weathering damage, and the surface has been prepare fill and sand contaminated or damaged, please clean or repair the damaged surface BEFORE applying final as required, then prime topcoats. and undercoat, and finish with two topcoats.

6 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Overview California Fire Non-corrosive Termite resistant We’ve taken Approval As the carbon-based One of the active Bodyguard has had treatment does not protective ingredients nature’s profiles successfully contain any corrosive in Bodyguard is tested by Western heavy metals it will Permethrin, a food-crop resource and Fire Center Inc., to not cause corrosion protection product California State Fire to nails and other that is proven effective enhanced it. Marshall Regulations. fastening systems. against all known Durable fasteners are species of termite. Sidings: Tested recommended as good in accordance with building practice for California State Fire exterior applications. Marshall Regulation 12.7A-1. This approval is for horizontal applications only and requires installation over OSB with a minimum thickness of 7/16”. Under Eaves: Tested in accordance with California State Fire Marshall Regulation 12.7A-3. This approval is for T&G beaded product (#801 & #802) and must be mounted over a minimum of 1/2” exterior grade gypsum board.

7 bodyguard exterior building solutions

GuArd The Bodyguard product range is Body rANG THE E suitable for all exterior non-structural applications where the product is not in direct ground contact. Examples of products in the Bodyguard range include:

TRIMBOARDS SIDINGS MOLDINGS

Trimboards Sidings Moldings Fascia; a range of patterns and profiles Available in an extensive range of Utility: Brick, Stucco, Shingle, Water S4S Boards 4/4 5/4 & 8/4 by 2”, 3”, 4”, profiles including V-Rustic, Lap, Cove, Table, Sill 6”, 8”, 10” & 12” Bevel, T&G Beaded and Drop Sidings – Decorative: Crown, Casing, Cove, see your distributor/outlet for details. S1S2E Boards (Reversible – Resawn/ Gutter, 1/4 round, Corner guard, Surfaced) 1” & 2” by 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”, Architrave, Basecap 10” & 12” Handrails and components (specific design available on request) Exterior doorframes

8 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System Rabbeted Casing TRIMBOARDS #430 Lap 1x5 Length: 16’ 1x6 (2 Lap) Length: 16’, 20’ 1” Resawn Trim and Fascia(S1S2E) 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, 1x12 Length: 16’, 20’

#432 Lap Siding 1x8 (3 Lap) 5/4” Resawn Trim and Fascia(S1S2E) Length: 16’, 20’ 5/4x4, 5/4x6, 5/4x8 Length: 16’, 20’

2” Resawn Trim and Fascia(S1S2E) #433 Lap Siding 2x2, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 2x12 SIDINGS Length: 16’, 20’ 1x10 (3 Lap) Length: 16’, 20’ #793 V-Rustic Siding 1x6 Length: 16’, 20’

1 Trim 1x2, 1x3, 1x4, 1x5, 1x6, 1x8, 1x10, 1x12 Length: 16’, 20’ #774 Bevel Channel Siding 1x8 #794 V-Rustic Siding Length: 16’, 20’ 1x8 Length: 16’, 20’ 5/4 Trim 5/4x4, 5/4x5, 5/4x6, 5/4x8, 5/4x10, 5/4x12 Length: 16’, 20’ #773 Bevel Channel Siding 1x10 #795 V-Rustic Siding Length: 16’, 20’

Rabbeted Casing 1x10 1x4 Length: 16’, 20’ Length: 16’

9 #771 Cove Siding MOLDINGS #614 Quarter Round 1x8 1/4x1-1/12 Length: 16’, 20’

#024 Bead & Nose Coving 1-1/4x1-3/4

#772 Cove Siding #604 Corner Guard 1x10 1-7/16x1-7/16 Length: 16’, 20’

#224 Basecap 6/16x3/4

#638 Gutter Mold #801 T&G Beaded – Ceiling 1-3/8x3-5/16 5/8x4 Length: 16’

#606 Cove 11/16x11/16 #802 T&G Beaded – Beaded Siding #286 Crown 1x6 5/8x3-5/8 Length: 16’

#607 Pediment Crown #372 R/S Back Siding RAB Smooth Face 1-1/4x1-1/2 #639 Bead & Cove 3/4x8 Length: 16’, 20’ 3/4x4-5/16

#371 R/S Back Siding RAB Smooth Face Edge & Center Bead Cornice 3/4x6 1x6 2-1/4 Length: 16’, 20’ Length: 16’, 20’ Length: 16’

10 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System #387 Howe Casing #618 Stucco Mold #642 Detailed Sill 1-1/16x3-1/4 13/16x1-1/2 2x8

#619 Brick Mold #640 Reversible Sill 1-1/4x1-1/2 #629 Stucco Mold 2x8 1x2-5/8

#381 Brick Mold #641 Bevelled Sill 1-1/4x2 2x8

#627 Step Stucco 15/16x1-15/16

#381K Brick Mold 1-1/4x2 #616 Shingle Mold 11/16x1-5/8

#630 Water Table 1-7/16x2-1/16

#388 Carolina Casing #1400 Architrave 11/16x3-1/4 1-3/16x4-1/4

#634 Water Table 1-7/16x3-1/4 Subsill Bed 8/4 1-3/4 Length: 16’ Length: 16’

11 the bodyguard system

Bodyguard is a natural wood product, Bodyguard treatment process The dry, machined, finger-jointed manufactured from New Zealand radiata pine products are treated using a specialized grown in well-managed forest-farms. low-pressure wood treatment facility. The preservative fluid is introduced It’s treated with a carbon-based biocide What do these active under low-pressure or vacuum system that contains no corrosive heavy ingredients do? conditions. The computer-controlled metals, so there’s no corrosion to any Active ingredients: Tebuconazole| process ensures consistent and accurate fastening systems used with Bodyguard. Propiconazole| Permethrin penetration and absorption control. The process achieves 100% sapwood The ingredients are also insoluble in Tebuconazole and Propiconazole are penetration and a variable degree of water; and any potential for leaching fungicides that control wood-destroying heartwood penetration. is further prevented by the paint fungi. Tebuconazole is a systemic coating system. fungicide with USA Environmental The control process is rigorous. There are three active ingredients used Protection Agency (EPA) approval for Specialized quality control procedures in the treatment process, these are use on: mushrooms, corn, wild rice, are employed to ensure that the desired referred to as Light Organic Solvent- peanuts, almonds, sorghum, oats, pecans, minimum retentions are consistently borne Preservatives, or LOSP’s. They apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums achieved, and all Bodyguard treatment are Tebuconazole, Propiconazole and and prunes. facilities are stringently audited by an independent quality standard authority Permethrin. Tebuconazole and Propiconazole belong to ensure strict application of the These have been commercially used to the class of fungicide called Triazoles. New Zealand Treatment Standard in the for many years. A number of anti-fungal medicines use NZS 3640. Radiata pine subjected to this treatment Triazoles in their formulation. process has a successful 30-year Propiconazole is also a systemic fungicide history of durable use in New Zealand with USA EPA approval for use on: and Australia and continues to be the food crops e.g. cereals, bananas, coffee, treatment of choice for products and peanuts, stone fruit, corn, pineapples, profiles similar to Bodyguard. and cherries. In addition, New Zealand radiata pine Permethrin is a USA EPA-approved treated with these preservatives has insecticide. It controls wood destroying been tested under extreme conditions borers, termites and carpenter bees. by the New Zealand Forest Research Permethrin can also be found in such Institute and provides excellent products as fly sprays, head lice resistance to decay and insect attack. shampoos, and is used to provide insect The preservative formulation also control for stored fruits and grains. includes water repellent components (paraffin wax, hydrocarbon resin) dissolved in a low boiling point hydrocarbon solvent.

12 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System Bodyguard The target minimum retentions in the Important Bodyguard wood are: information – please read should only be Tebuconazole. 0.03% mass of Bodyguard should only be used in ingredient/mass of oven-dry wood above ground, exterior non-structural used in above substance. applications, for example in door Propiconazole. 0.03% mass of and window frames, siding and other ground, exterior ingredient/mass of oven-dry wood exposed millwork and trimboards. substance. The products are not suitable for use non-structural in contact with the ground. Permethrin. 0.02% mass of ingredient/ mass of oven-dry wood substance. During warehousing and construction applications, site storage it is critical to the The preservative formulation ensures performance and stability of the required retention of active for example Bodyguard that the product is ingredients is obtained in this process. protected from the elements and in door and Priming protection remains in a perfectly dry state up until the time of installation. Exposure Bodyguard is supplied in a safe-to- to moisture during storage will elevate window frames, handle kiln-dried form at approximately moisture content, cause dimensional 10-15% moisture content. After change and temporary swelling. siding and treatment, Bodyguard products are left to air-dry for a 5 to 10 day period It is important NOT to install other exposed to allow the solvent to evaporate Bodyguard when its moisture before priming. content and dimensions are above manufactured measurements. If it is millwork and During the construction process installed with high moisture content Bodyguard is protected with a double and in a resultant swelled state then trimboards. coat alkyd primer/undercoat system, exposed primer lines at laps and which provides excellent resistance to open miter joints may result until the associated weather and moisture effects Bodyguard product dries back to its on the installed product. The first coat equilibrium moisture content and penetrates the substrate providing original manufactured dimensions. water resistance and limiting cracking. The second coat adds additional film build, which increases durability, moisture protection and also provides a quality substrate for final coats.

13 the bodyguard system

Bodyguard peace of mind Environmental approvals Bodyguard stability Wood protection systems for USA-ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Dimensional stability is a critical wood Bodyguard products are supplied by AGENCY (EPA) Registration No’s 75101 property for cladding, joinery and the world’s leading wood preservative & 74405-1 exterior millwork and trimboard use. manufacturers, Lonza Wood Protection NZ ENVIRONMENTAL RISK One key element that contributes to the and Osmose. MANAGEMENT AGENCY (ERMA) stability of wood products is the kiln Bodyguard is also supported by a 30- HSR2001 and HSR2002 drying process. New Zealand radiata year limited warranty against rot/decay pine can be dried rapidly from green and insect attack. See the Bodyguard California Proposition 65 with no degradation. 30-year Limited Warranty for details This product may contain Formaldehyde New Zealand manufacturers have on page 27. (CAS #50-00-0), a chemical known to the developed kilns and kiln technology State of California to cause cancer. to a very high standard and the drying Use category system process is continually researched and Bodyguard wood products are most improved. The introduction of final relevant to UC2 and UC3A categories, steaming to eliminate drying stresses as determined by the American Wood and improve stability is one example Preservers Association (AWPA). of this. (Refer to www.awpa.com for details). Compared to North American UC2 softwoods, New Zealand radiata pine has comparable shrinkage to ponderosa Wood and wood-based materials used pine and less shrinkage than hemlock, for interior construction, which are not loblolly pine and douglas fir. in contact with the ground, but may be subject to occasional dampness. Finger-jointing further supports the dimensional stability of Bodyguard Applications: Millwork, Sill Plates. as it removes the stress and distortion Service Conditions: Interior experienced with similar solid construction, damp above ground. timber products. Use Environment: Protected from The solvent-based treatment and the weather but subject to occasional alkyd priming and undercoating sources of moisture. enhance it further, resulting in a stable Biological Hazard: Decay fungi, wood durable product that outperforms borers and termites. similar products. Bodyguard really is ‘real wood UC3A made better’. Wood and wood-based materials used in exterior construction that are coated and not in contact with the ground. Applications: Millwork, Siding, Trim, Exterior Moldings. Service Conditions: Exterior construction, coated, above ground. Use Environment: Exposed to all weather cycles, coated, rapid water run off. Biological Hazard: Decay fungi, wood borers and termites.

14 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System Handling and customer care

Container opening Disclaimer: Although every effort has been made to ensure the information in this brochure complies with existing building standards and Simple venting advice when opening recognized codes of practice, no responsibility shipping containers. is accepted for any errors and omissions in this manual, nor for any specifications or work In the confined shipping space of a Storage and handling undertaken that is based on this information. container residue paint or treatment Please refer to your local building authority At the warehouse Bodyguard product and permitting agent. solvents could evaporate from the wood should be stored and protected in and collect to a detectable degree. its packaged form within a roofed When opening the container some building that provides complete simple venting precautions should weather protection. At the job site and be followed. prior to installation Bodyguard product •• Opening the container should be must remain dry at all times by storing done in an exposed situation, and not completely under cover and clear of the in an enclosed area (e.g. building), ground, however the product protection to allow any such confined vapors should allow the wood to breathe. to dissipate. Keeping the product clean and dry •• Open containers away from any during warehousing and job site naked lights or flames. No smoking storage is an important element is to be allowed in the immediate in achieving a quality and visually vicinity. appealing finished result. •• Once the container is opened, and On site practices prior to devanning it should be left All and construction debris with the doors open for a period of 10 should be cleaned up and disposed of minutes to allow any confined vapors after construction (see Disposal below). to disperse. As the vapor is heavier than air, it will quickly disperse from Do not use treated wood under the open container. circumstances where the preservative may become a component of food or In confined storage spaces there is animal feed. Examples of such sites a small possibility that residual white would be cutting boards, counter tops, spirits vapors may accumulate. animal bedding, and structures or If present, these will be far below the containers for storing animal feed lower explosive limit (0.6%) for white or human food. spirits and so present no combustion hazard, but may be detectable to Do not use protected wood for people in the area. construction of those portions of beehives which may come into For this reason it is recommended that contact with honey. Bodyguard products are stored where air can freely circulate so that vapors Disposal do not build up. Dispose of treated wood off-cuts and Removing Bodyguard sawdust by ordinary trash collection. product wrap Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces, When Bodyguard products are stored or residential boilers. Treated wood on site within an enclosed building from commercial or industrial use (e.g. some odor could be detected. It will be construction sites) may be burned only minimal and will quickly disperse by in commercial or industrial incinerators simply ventilating the area by opening or boilers in accordance with State and doors and windows. Federal regulations. 15 Installation & application information

16 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Installation and Application Weatherproofing joints and corners 1 weather proofing For best results we recommend Construction detailing maximizes the performance of the use of miter/scarf joints. exterior cladding products: detailing roof overhangs; However standard butt joints can flashing at roof edges; head sill and jamb flashings around be used without an expansion doors, windows and openings; weatherproofing external gap. We recommend that butt and internal cladding corners and butt joints; all these joints be covered with a flashing. improve the performance of the product. Joints should be staggered up It’s also important to include effective vapor barriers, the wall (not lined up vertically). drainage cavities, adequate eave troughs and downspouts. Miter joints should face away from Insulation and ventilation throughout the building the prevailing wind. All mitered are important elements in achieving the designed corners should have concealed performance of exterior products. secondary flashings and a face There is variability in building design and weatherproof flashing is recommended at all detailing, so it is the responsibility of the designer or flat vertical joints, mitered or butt. builder to ensure that Bodyguard products are installed Do not install directly on top of with appropriate water management flashings and systems. foam sheathing. In warm humid It is vital to eliminate any areas of the exterior cladding climates this has been shown or trim that have the potential for water or moisture to retain moisture between the entrapment; continual water or moisture entrapment sheathing and siding. will eventually cause the product to rot or fail. All nailing should be over studs and total effective penetration 2 End-sealing into a solid wood base should be Use a brush-on or spray-on wood preservative containing at least 1 1/2”. Nailing patterns zinc naphthenate on all saw cuts, drilled, notched and should comply with best industry punched holes, screw, and fastener penetrations, practices. during installation. Using an end cut preservative is Do not install Bodyguard sidings, required under the terms of the Bodyguard warranty. trimboards or moldings that have We recommend Bodyguard End Seal (available in spray a moisture content of over 15%. cans & quarts). The Warranty will not apply to any product which has not been 3 Nailing & fixing kept dry or which has not been *See page 20 for more information painted in accordance with the Bodyguard products should always be installed specifications following. in accordance with the highest industry standards. The proper application and nailing practices are essential for maximizing the performance and appearance of Bodyguard products. In order to allow for the normal seasonal movement, nailing should be such that it does not restrict movement so do not nail through overlapping pieces. Selection of proper nails is important. Siding nails with annular-ringed shanks provide the best holding power. Hot-dipped galvanized, high tensile aluminum or stainless fasteners are also recommended. The active ingredients in the carbon-based treatment are non-corrosive to nails and fastenings.

17 Hand nailing is recommended so that the factory applied If the surface is unsatisfactory and coating system will not be broken. If a nail gun is used, repair is necessary, this should be precise adjustment of air pressure is necessary to achieve documented and completed before a flush finish. Alternatively, nails can be countersunk or finish coating is applied. punched 1/16”, beneath the exterior surface and sealed with an end sealer then filled with an exterior grade putty, primed Other instructions and undercoated to obtain a smooth surface. Pre-drilling near 1. Nail holes: if nails are countersunk, the ends is always recommended as a precaution to avoid the seal exposed wood with Bodyguard possibility of end splitting. End Seal then fill nail holes with an Punched or countersunk nailing exposes raw timber fibres exterior grade wood filler, then spot and allows moisture direct entry into the wood. As a result, prime and undercoat. In temperatures filling and sealing must immediately follow installation. less than 40°F use cold weather If this is omitted then temporary dimensional change to caulking sealants. the timber profile around the nail location will occur. 2. Remove all soft and chalky paint, dirt etc., and sand to a smooth even finish. 4 Gluing 3. Apply two full coats of premium Sidings, trimboards and exterior moldings are not normally quality exterior acrylic house paint glued onsite but, if the occasion should arise, then any as per manufacturer’s instructions. exterior water resistant wood adhesive compatible with the For best results allow 24 hours Bodyguard treatment is appropriate. between coats. Bodyguard is not intended for structural uses, and where impact adhesives are to be used or highly stressed glue joints are to be made (e.g. glue laminated beams) specific wood engineering advice should be sought. 5 Putties, mastics, sealants Sealants are used to assist with weathering at joints but MUST not be relied upon for primary weather protection. Exterior formulation putties, mastics and sealers should be compatible with alkyd (oil-based) paints and the solvent-based treatment. If in doubt consult your sealant supplier or manufacturer.

18 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Installation and Application Always adhere 6 Painting The use of colors with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of to highest 45 or more is recommended, as these lighter colors reflect significantly more heat. Testing has shown that dark colors industry can generate temperatures in excess of 185°F. This level of heat can reduce the life of the paint film and standards and cause cracks to appear in the timber surface. In direct sunlight, light colors under the same conditions can be best practices as much as 95°F cooler. (LRV of white is 95-100, LRV of black is 0-5). when installing Bodyguard is supplied pre-primed and undercoated (double coated) and the following is recommended. Bodyguard Recommended specification for painting pre-primed Bodyguard products product. Bodyguard products must be painted as soon as practicable after installation. Bodyguard products must be dry before commencing painting (a moisture content of 15% or less). Apply the topcoat in warm, dry weather not below 50°F. Painting with solid acrylic stains is not recommended as UV light will penetrate the transparent stain and damage the primer paint. The painter or painting contractor should check the Bodyguard surface prior to applying paint coatings.

19 Moisture uptake before installation 7 Resin bleed Kiln-dried radiata pine wood is hydroscopic. It will absorb Wood is a natural product and resin is a natural constituent moisture in a damp environment and release it in a dry of the pine species. Resin bleed is rare, but most likely to environment. If wood absorbs moisture, some dimensional occur in hot sheltered conditions, or where the product has swelling may occur. This will disappear when the wood been painted a dark color. returns to its original moisture content. Adherence to the above painting specification will assist Primers provide limited protection against moisture uptake so in minimizing the potential for resin bleed. It is also it is essential that Bodyguard products are kept dry and stored recommended that the product is not painted in dark colors in a dry environment away from damp ground, until installed. or high gloss finishes. (see 6. Painting) During the installation process all exposed unprimed surfaces *Nailing detail resulting from cut ends, miters, notching, boring, punched nail holes or similar, should be sealed with Bodyguard End Seal. Refer to siding drawings for nailing positions. To achieve Then painted with a suitable oil-based or acrylic premium the best holding power use annular ring shanked nails exterior wood primer. manufactured from hot dipped galvanized steel, stainless steel or aluminum. Do not use plain or electroplated steel If paint coatings are applied to primed wood in which nails or staples. moisture-related dimensional swelling has occurred, then the process of moisture release is slowed considerably. If flathead nails are used ensure these are driven flush. However, if nails are countersunk or punched use a Shrinkage lines will occur as the wood returns to its countersunk conical head-shaped nail of the correct length equilibrium moisture content and original machined and ensure they are 1/16” below the siding surface to dimensions. To prevent this, ensure the wood is dry and allow for sealing and filling prior to painting. A punched at original machined dimensions before applying paint nail damages the primer surface and will allow moisture coatings. This applies to all products, expressly sidings. penetration. Sealing and filling is required immediately Moisture uptake after installation after nailing to prevent this. Application of the recommended painting specification Ensure nails penetrate solid wood sheathing and studs will provide protection against moisture uptake minimizing or blocking by a minimum of 1 1/2”. dimensional change. Always refer to your local building regulations. The primer will not protect against moisture uptake when exposed to continued rain or extreme weather. Under these conditions temporary dimensional swelling may occur. It is essential that if swelling is evident, the product should be given time to dry out and return to its equilibrium moisture content and manufactured dimensions before application of any final coating system.

20 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Installation and Application 21 SHEATHING

INTERIOR LINING 1 1/4" BUILDING 1 1/4"

SHEATHING NAIL MUST PENETRATE STUD SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" SHEATHING 1/8" EXPANSION STUDS CLEARANCE BUILDING PAPER 1 1/2" 1 1/2" STUDS 1/8" EXPANSION CLEARANCE 2"

FIXING AND BUILDING PAPER INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2"

INSTALLATION 1 1/2" 1/8" EXPANSION CLEARANCE

1 1/2" BLOCKING BLOCKING 1/8" EXPANSION NAIL MUST PENETRATE CLEARANCE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2"

TongueSHEATHING & Groove Shiplap Board &

BUILDING PAPER

HORIZONTAL 4”+ 6” TONGUE AND GROOINTERIORVE LINING 6” SHIPLAP SIDING VERTICAL 4”+ 6” BOARD & BATTEN SIDING SECTION SIDING PLAN

BLIND NAILED SHEATHING SHEATHING STUDS 1/8" EXPANSION SHEATHING SHEATHING CLEARANCE 1/8" EXPANSION SHEATHING STUD CLEARANCE 1/2" MINIMUM STUDS INTERIOR LINING SPACING 1 1/2" NAIL MUST PENETRATE BUILDING PAPER BUILDING PAPER 1 1/2" SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 1 1/2"

2" BUILDING PAPER BUILDING PAPER BUILDING PAPER INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING NAIL MUST PENETRATE NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" 1/2" MINIMUM 1 1/2"

1 1/4" SPACING

1 1/2" BLOCKINGS STUD NAIL MUST PENETRATE STUD STUD NAIL MUST PENETRATE 1 1/2" 1/8" EXPANSION SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" BLOCKINGS NAIL MUST PENETRATE 1/8" EXPANSION CLEARANCE CLEARANCE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2"

Face nail with one 2 1/2” nail. Face nail with one 1 1/2” from bottom overlap. Face nail through center of batten and siding.

HORIZONTAL 8” AND ABOVE TONGUE AND 8” + 10” SHIPLAP SIDING VERTICAL 8”+ OVER BOARD – BOARD GROOVE SIDING SECTION & BATTEN SIDING PLAN

SHEATHING SHEATHING SHEATHING STUDS 1/8" EXPANSION STUDS SHEATHING SHEATHING CLEARANCE BUILDING PAPER 1/2" MINIMUM 1 1/4" STUDS SPACING INTERIOR LINING 1 1/2" 1 1/2" STUDS 1 1/2"

2" 1/8" EXPANSION CLEARANCE

BUILDING PAPER 2" BUILDING PAPER BUILDING PAPER BUILDING PAPER INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" 1/2" MINIMUM 1 1/2"

SHEATHING 1 1/2" 1/8" EXPANSION SPACING BLOCKINGS CLEARANCE NAIL MUST PENETRATE STUD 1 1/4"

SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" 1 1/2" BLOCKING BLOCKING BLOCKINGS 1/8" EXPANSION NAIL MUST PENETRATE BUILDING PAPER NAIL MUST PENETRATE NAIL MUST PENETRATE CLEARANCE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" INTERIOR LINING

FaceBLIND nail NAILED with two 2 1/2” nail. Face nail with two nails. Bottom nail 1 1/2” from Face nail through center of batten and Bodyguard wood products overlap, top nail 2” from underlap. double nail siding. STUD

NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" When fixing, ensure the groove is For V-Rustic, Cove, Bevel channel, Lap This form of siding should only be positioned at the bottom of the siding. and Bevel. Note the requirement for applied vertically. For horizontal fixing, nail through siding 1/16” expansion clearance at each must lap the underboard into each stud line. lap. For vertical channel shiplap, nail at a minimum of 1/2” both sides. Nailing should not exceed 24” centers through siding into each blocking line. Nail board or batten into each blocking in the horizontal plane. For vertical Alternatively vertical siding can be line. Alternatively the board and batten 1/8" EXPANSION SHEATHING SHEATHING nailedCLEARANCE to 1”x 3” furring strips and 1/8" EXPANSION fixing, nail through siding into each can be nailed to 1” x 3” furring strip CLEARANCE

solid wood sheathing.1 1/2" BUILDING PAPER blocking line. Alternatively vertical BUILDING PAPER and solid wood sheathing. In both these 1 1/2" siding can be nailed to 1” x 3” furring In both these2" vertical siding applications, vertical siding applications, nailing INTERIOR LINING INTERIOR LINING

strips and solid wood sheathing. Nailing NAILnailing MUST PENETRA shouldTE not exceed 24” centers in should not exceed 24” centers in the NAIL MUST PENETRATE in both vertical applications should not theSOLID vertical WOOD 1 1/2" plain. For horizontal vertical vertical plane. SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" 1 1/2" exceed 24” centers in the vertical plane. shiplap, nail through each siding intoSTUD STUD SHEATHING 1 1/2" 1/8" EXPANSION 1/8" EXPANSION CLEARANCE eachCLEARANCE stud line. Nailing should not exceed 1 1/4" INTERIOR LINING 24” centers in the horizontal plane. 2"

BUILDING PAPER

STUD 1 1/4"

NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2"

22 Bodyguard Technical Manual | Installation and Application BODYGUARD END SEAL

Bevel & Rabbeted End Sealing Why use Bodyguard End Seal? Bevel Sidings Bodyguard End Seal is an easy-to-use Warranty: using a zinc end cut 6” to 8” bevelled siding wood sealer, for use with Bodyguard treatment is a requirement of exterior siding, trim and molding the Bodyguard 30-year limited

SHEATHING STUDS products. It is specifically for the warranty. re-sealing of treated timber where Convenience: cans (13 fl oz) BUILDING PAPER cuts, notches, nail and drill holes or quarts, providing a choice INTERIOR LINING have exposed fresh timber surfaces. SHEATHING STUDS of application method. OVERLAP UNDERCOURSE BY 1” Bodyguard treated timber is for Tint: product has been applied above ground non-structural BUILDING PAPER to all areas where it is required. NAIL MUST PENETRATE use only. SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" INTERIOR LINING Peace of mind: finished product OVERLAP FUNDERCOURSEace nail BY through1” siding above the lap. is fully protected against rot and termite attack. NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" VOC Compliance SHEATHING STUDS 6” to 8” rabbeted bevelled siding Bodyguard End Seal meets the

BUILDING PAPER VOC requirements set out by the

INTERIOR LINING California Air Resources Board SHEATHING STUDS OVERLAP (CARB). UNDERCOURSE BY 1”

BUILDING PAPER NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2" INTERIOR LINING

OVERLAP UNDERCOURSE BY 1”

NAIL MUST PENETRATE SOLID WOOD 1 1/2"

Face nail through siding above the lap.

This form of siding should only be applied horizontally. For horizontal fixing, nail through siding into each stud. Nailing should not exceed 24” centers in the horizontal plane.

23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Bodyguard? Where else are these active What handling precautions should Bodyguard is a range of premier ingredients used? I take when handling Bodyguard finger-jointed New Zealand radiata pine All are used for other wood protection products? products that incorporate a carbon- applications, but in addition their As with all wood products, we based biocide treatment system. uses are: recommend wearing leather gloves when working with Bodyguard products. What is the difference in durability Tebuconazole. A systemic fungicide Wear a dust mask and eye protection between Bodyguard products and with USA Environmental Protection when using machinery. other coated untreated products? Agency (EPA) approval for use on Bodyguard is protected by a proven mushrooms, corn, wild rice, peanuts, See the Material Safety Data Sheet on pressure treatment that achieves total almonds, sorghum, oats, pecans, our website for more detail. apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums (100%) penetration of the sapwood. Are Bodyguard products safe to and prunes. This wood preservative is effective handle? against both fungi (rot) and insects Propiconazole. A systemic fungicide Yes. The protected wood is safe to (termites), so the underlying wood with USA EPA approval for use on food handle. As with all wood products material in Bodyguard is resistant crops e.g. cereals, bananas, coffee, we recommend wearing leather gloves to degradation. peanuts, stone fruit, corn, pineapples, as a standard safety precaution. The and cherries. Where does the timber come from? active ingredients are all approved for Bodyguard products are manufactured Permethrin. A USA EPA-approved use on food crops. The USA EPA has from New Zealand radiata pine grown insecticide found in such products as fly specifically approved the preservative in well-managed tree-farmed forests. sprays, head lice shampoos, and used to system for this application. provide insect control for stored fruits Where can I use Bodyguard What is in Bodyguard products? and grains. Bodyguard products are treated with products? a carbon-based wood preservative What else is in the wood? In doors and window frames, siding and based on three active ingredients; The preservative formulation includes other exposed millwork and trimboard. Tebuconazole, Propiconazole and water repellent components (paraffin The preservative system is intended Permethrin. wax, hydrocarbon resin and stearyl to protect the wood in above ground, laurate) dissolved in a low boiling point exposed applications but MUST NOT The minimum retentions are: hydrocarbon solvent. be used in ground contact. Bodyguard Tebuconazole. 0.03% mass of is designed for a non-structural Will preservatives leach from ingredient/mass of oven-dry application unless otherwise specified. wood substance. Bodyguard products? No. The carbon-based biocides used in Can Bodyguard be used indoors? Propiconazole. 0.03% mass of the Bodyguard process do not dissolve Yes, Bodyguard is safe for indoor ingredient/mass of oven-dry in water. use, as well as exterior (above ground wood substance. only). With indoor use, there may be a Are there any emissions to air from Permethrin. 0.02% mass of ingredient/ noticeable odor following installation. Bodyguard products? mass of oven-dry wood substance. Simply ensure the area where Bodyguard Yes. When freshly treated and primed, is installed is well ventilated and this What do these active ingredients do? minor quantities of the hydrocarbon odor will disappear after a short time. Tebuconazole and Propiconazole are solvent may evaporate from the fungicides that control wood-destroying ventilating wood. With exposure to Is the product warranted? fungi. Permethrin is an insecticide that good drying conditions, this will cease Yes, Bodyguard products are supported controls wood destroying borers and within days. by a 30-year limited warranty against termites. decay and insect attack. See page 27 for the details of Bodyguard’s 30-year limited warranty.

24 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System How long will Bodyguard products Is maintenance required? Are Bodyguard sidings approved to last? Like all wood products, the long- California Wildfire Urban Interface Bodyguard products are warranted term appearance and performance building standards? for 30 years against decay and of Bodyguard products can be Yes, ten siding profiles have been insect (termite) attack, but based on extended through regular painting approved. In addition our T&G profiles experience and tests over a number and washing. Refer to your paint have been approved for use under of years in Europe, Australia and supplier for suitable coatings. eaves. New Zealand the service life extends Are Bodyguard products made Can Bodyguard be used in structural beyond 30 years. The better Bodyguard from solid wood? situations? products are maintained, the longer Yes. Bodyguard products are The current standard Bodyguard range they will last; so keep paint coatings in manufactured from finger-jointed is non-structural. For structural solutions good order and follow recommended solid New Zealand radiata pine. please contact Bodyguard directly with installation instructions with regard to your requirements. end-sealing. What is finger-jointing? Finger-jointing refers to a method Can I paint Bodyguard with How do you know the treated wood of cutting out defects, like knots dark colors? will resist rotting? and resin pockets, then joining the We recommend Bodyguard is painted The preservative formulations used remaining clear pieces of timber to with colors that have a Light Reflectance in Bodyguard products have been make long lengths of clear, straight Value (LRV) of 45-100 (100 being pure commercially used in the United wood. The resulting joints are white). Colors with a LRV of 44 to 0 Kingdom for many years. It also has a stronger than the wood around them, (0 being pure black) progressively successful 30-year history of durable and the adhesive is unaffected by generate extreme surface heat when use in New Zealand and Australia and moisture. exposed to direct sunlight. Over continues to be the treatment of choice time this heat can cause resin bleed, for products and profiles similar to What fasteners should I use shrinkage, distortion and cracking and Bodyguard. for Bodyguard products? will also reduce the service life of the Whilst there is no risk of corrosion New Zealand radiata pine treated with paint coatings. these preservatives has been tested to fasteners from the carbon-based For more detailed information please visit under extreme conditions by the New biocide Bodyguard preservative www.bodyguardwood.com Zealand Forest Research Institute system, when used outdoors, and been found to provide excellent corrosion resistant fasteners should resistance to decay. be specified, such as hot-dipped galvanised nails or stainless steel. Why do I have to use a preservative on cut ends of Bodyguard products? Will Bodyguard products shrink While the Bodyguard treatment process or swell in service? achieves 100% sapwood penetration, Bodyguard products are supplied in the heartwood penetration can be a kiln-dried form at approximately variable. Bodyguard products are made 10-15% moisture content. However from New Zealand radiata pine, which like all wood products Bodyguard has a low heartwood content. However if will experience some dimensional cutting or re-machining there is a slight change with changes in moisture risk that some untreated heartwood content. Strict adherence to the could be exposed. For this reason a product storage guidelines and brush-on or spray-on preservative the painting recommendations will containing zinc naphthenate should be minimize this. used to provide additional protection. Bodyguard End Seal is recommended for this purpose.

25 PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Bodyguard efficacy then painted before the joint is opened to break the paint film. The break Bodyguard describes a range of New Zealand allows in moisture and the paint coating may also hinder the evaporation of any radiata pine products protected by a wood water further promoting a more severe preservative system based on carbon- decay hazard. The oldest L-joints at a retention of based biocides. 0.09 kg/m3 (0.018% m/m) total azole have slight attack after nine years When combined, the three active The Permethrin retention in the exposure. This is considerably lower ingredients Tebuconazole, Propiconazole Bodyguard product is already approved retention than commercially available and Permethrin provide fungicidal and in Australia and New Zealand (AS Bodyguard product. insecticidal protection to pine. 1604, NZS 3640) for protection of any In contrast the untreated joints are All three actives are approved by the softwood species to be used in above severely decayed. A second L-joint USA Environmental Protection Agency ground exposed to weather situations. test with New Zealand radiata pine (USA EPA) for a diverse range of Typically Bodyguard is used for was established in 1996. After seven other uses and are also approved in cladding, decking, exterior joinery, years’ exposure the untreated L-joints combination for the wood preservative fascia or barge boards. This Permethrin have severe decay at the internal formulations used to impregnate the retention is effective against termites tenon joint. Only a single joint from the Bodyguard product. such as Coptotermes acinaciformis and Mastotermes darwinensis. original set of untreated controls now The USA EPA approved wood remains in service. Also in this test the The azole biocides provide the preservative formulations also include benefit of adding a water repellent fungicidal protection for Bodyguard proprietary water repellent systems to was demonstrated. All the 0.23 kg/ product. A soil jar decay test has been further enhance protection. Once the m3 azole treated L-joints are in good undertaken at the Division of Forest residual carrier solvent has evaporated condition with some slight discoloration Products, CSIRO, Australia. Test blocks following treatment, the pine products or softening. This treatment level is less of New Zealand radiata pine and may also be coated with a paint primer, than Bodyguard product. which provides additional protection for eucalyptus regnans were impregnated some uses. then leached in water and artificially Summary weathered in a vacuum oven prior to Bodyguard product is intended for use In summary, Bodyguard products exposure to test fungi. The pine blocks in above ground, exposed applications. are protected from termite attack by were exposed to four brown rot fungi, Examples are door and window frames, Permethrin, and from wood decay the e. regnans blocks to two white rots. siding and exposed millwork. The by a synergistic Propiconazole and registered Bodyguard suppliers support The results after the 12 weeks Tebuconazole mixture. The preservative Bodyguard product with a 30-year exposure to the test fungi are available performance is further enhanced with limited warranty against decay and graphically on request. The toxic the addition of a proprietary water insect attack. This warranty is based threshold is between 0.25 and 0.5 kg/ repellent system. m3 for the brown rot fungi and <0.125 on an assessment of the proposed end Bodyguard is supported with a 30-year kg/m3 for the two white rots. Bodyguard uses and the results from testing of the limited warranty against termite and product is treated to a minimum treated wood products by independent decay damage. external organisations. retention of 0.27 kg/m3 (expressed as total azole). For an updated copy of this manual Bodyguard product is treated to a either contact your registered In addition, L-joint field tests have been retention level to 0.27 kg/m3 (0.06% Bodyguard distributor or visit undertaken at the Queensland m/m) expressed as total azole www.bodyguardwood.com (Tebuconazole plus Propiconazole) Research site in Australia. The L-joint together with 0.09 kg/m3 (0.02% test is designed to simulate joinery m/m) Permethrin. The efficacy of the applications and to accelerate the rate preservative system has been evaluated of failure in test samples. To achieve in both laboratory and field tests. this the L-joint unit is first assembled

26 Bodyguard Technical Manual | The Bodyguard System WARRANTY

30-year limited warranty against Limited 12-month primer insects and decay warranty The Bodyguard range of exterior timber Bodyguard products are proudly supported products are treated to the American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA)* in all USA States, by a 30-year limited warranty classification code of category UC3A against fungal decay/rot and insect (coated, but not in contact with the ground) and have a two-coat, machine attack (termites). applied, alkyd primer system covering all surfaces. Alkyd primers are more Where any Bodyguard product used This warranty is subject to certain terms resistant to moisture penetration in its recommended application and conditions, including: and are particularly suited to coastal becomes structurally unserviceable • Adherence to Building Codes and environments. within 30 years of purchase due to Standards. Although it is recommended that rot, fungal degrade or termite attack, • Adherence to Hazard Class practices. Bodyguard products have the finishing replacement material will be provided paint system applied as soon as by the manufacturer. Replacement • Adherence to use of an end sealer practicable after installation, the primer’s is for material only and is exclusive for cuts, nail and drill holes at time durability is guaranteed for a period of of product removal, installation and of installation. twelve months following installation and all other consequential processes • Normal movement of materials exposure to the elements. including painting and painting caused by climate change is not materials. This warranty is applicable covered under this warranty. This warranty is limited to primer paint REPLACEMENT and is exclusive of to all original consumer purchasers To make a claim under the terms of application and all other consequential or ‘first-owners’. this warranty, send a photograph and processes and/or coatings. The primer To qualify for the Bodyguard 30-year a description of the damage, along warranty is also contingent on limited warranty, the ‘first-owner’ must with the Bodyguard end-tag for each adherence to the paint manufacturers be the recorded owner of the property piece of wood claimed to have been finishing coat surface preparation at the time the Bodyguard products are damaged and a copy of the original specifications or requirements, installed by the builder or contractor. purchase invoice to Bodyguard Wood including ongoing maintenance. The Bodyguard warranty is not Products Ltd. While Bodyguard has no control over transferable from the first-owner to For further information concerning subsequent finishing paint application, subsequent owners of the property. these terms and conditions please our coating partners PPG Industries Proof of purchase, in the form of a dated consult your registered Bodyguard (MonarchTM, OlympicTM, PorterTM, Manor sales invoice and a Bodyguard end-tag supplier or distributor. HallTM, and Pittsburgh PaintsTM products) will be required to validate any claim For best performance and results, against this warranty. may offer extended warranties based please ensure that you follow all of on adherence to their own application the recommendations as set out in guidelines. Details of these warranties this Bodyguard Technical Manual. are available from your paint supplier. This notice does not constitute the These warranties are separate to legal warranty. For full details of the the substrate or primer warranties. warranty, refer to For warranty limitations, refer to www.bodyguardwood.com www.bodyguardwood.com

27 Disclaimer For full details on these warranties, and their related disclaimers, please refer to:

www.bodyguardwood.com