Why choose bluwood?
BLUWOOD’s distinctive color is visible assurance the complete surface of processed wood components have been coated with BLUWOOD’s two-part wood protection technology. The factory applied process eliminates possible scheduling conflicts, inconsistent application and incomplete coverage associated with on-site treatments offering less protection.
Where are bluwood components coated?
BLUWOOD components are coated at a BluWood USA authorized and licensed coating application facility. BLUWOOD wood framing components are delivered to the job-site by the suppliers, ready to be installed.
What is bluwood treated lumber?
This eco-friendly treated lumber combines a boron-based preservative with water repellent to keep moisture, mold, rot, and termites at bay. Intended primarily for use as above ground framing, BluWood is more environmentally friendly and less toxic.
How much did you pay for your bluwood?
The majority of Bluwood I bought was back in 2012. Every board was straight, nicely coated, and I remember the price being really reasonable, about $2.70/80 a piece. Fast forward to 2017 when I bought more to frame some rooms out in the basement - finding a straight stick eat like finding a needle in a haystack.
Why was BluWood discontinued?
Bluewood used to be produced in Shelburne at a place called Shelburne Wood Protection. In Aug 2017 they had a massive fire that destroyed the facility.
What is blue wood treatment?
This eco-friendly treated lumber combines a boron-based preservative with water repellent to keep moisture, mold, rot, and termites at bay. Intended primarily for use as above ground framing, BluWood is more environmentally friendly and less toxic.
What is Blueboard lumber?
BLUWOOD is the name given to a family of wood frame building components with a proprietary factory applied, two-part coating technology.
What is Canadian blue wood?
It's essentially a two part system in which a protective “film” acting as a vapor barrier is applied to the wood, as well as a DOT preservative containing an insecticidal and fungicidal. The first part limits moisture absorption, blocking the growth of fungi and mold. It also limits warping and splitting of the lumber.
Is Blue wood toxic?
Blue stain poses no health risk, and blue-stained lumber is safe to handle. The same safety rules for using non-stained lumber apply to blue-stained lumber: Wear eye protection and a dust mask when sawing or machining lumber. Avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust.
Is blue stain a lumber defect?
Blue stain is caused by fungi that grow in sapwood and use parts of it for their food. It is not a stage of decay, although the conditions that favor blue staining also very often lead to infectionwith decay-producing fungi. Excepting toughness, blue stain has little effect on the strength of wood.
Is blue wood termite resistant?
Bluwood resists rot and termite damage, so in a damp climate or a basement, Bluwood is the way to go. Both Bluwood and Pinkwood are above minimum code, but necessary in Mike's eyes. The type of coated lumber you choose will be determined by the environment your house is in.
Why are studs painted pink?
The whole idea, according to the gentleman I asked, was nothing more than a marketing ploy. During the post-World War II housing boom, a company called Temple-Inland introduced the now infamous purple 2×4 studs as a marketing tactic to compete against Douglas fir studs from the Pacific Northwest.
What kind of wood does not rot?
Cedar, redwood, cypress and other naturally rot-resistant woods are often hailed as the premier choice when building outside structures like decks, arbors or saunas. They have beautiful color and grain, are often aromatic, and their chemical structure can make them immune to insect and fungal pests.
Is there any natural blue wood?
OK, so it's not like smurf-blue, but still: Blue hardwood! It comes from Talipariti elatum, the so-called “Blue Mahoe” tree, which is native to the Caribbean and is, apparently, the national tree of Jamaica. Turns out it also grows very quickly and shows some promise for sustainable forestry.
Why are some 2x4 green?
Green does not refer to any hue or coloring. In fact, lumber at its basic form is considered green lumber. It's milled to a certain dimension, finished to an extent (e.g. eased edges, rough face, smooth on all sides) and then shipped out for consumers to purchase. Moisture content is usually pretty high.
What is borate treated lumber used for?
Borate-treated products are intended to be used for framing and applications where the wood is not in direct contact with the ground and is continuously protected from water. Normal exposure to weather during ordinary construction will not adversely affect the performance of the product.
What is DOT wood?
DOT, Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate, is a time-tested wood preservative used for the protection and treatment of lumber against fungal decay and wood destroying insects, including termites, widely used in the building industry.
Where is Shelburne Wood Protection Limited?
2007: Shelburne Wood Protection Limited purchased exclusive rights to use the treatment process and sell the product in Canada [Source]. Shelburne Ontario is a little more than an hour ’s drive northwest of Toronto.
Does Bluwood have VOCs?
The wood preservative protects against decay, as well as termites, carpenter ants and other insects that destroy wood. In addition, BluWood claim ed to have no VOC’s, and to be non-corrosive.
Ticket kiosk
If you order lift tickets online, you can pick them up on the mountain at a new blue ticket kiosk located on the wall by the trail map sign just outside the main mountain-facing lodge door. Bring your lift ticket receipt to the kiosk, scan the barcode, and the ticket will print out.
Share the fun with gift cards
Bluewood gift cards are good for anything on the mountain. Transferable, no fees, no expiration.
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 protocols continue to be in place to help keep everyone safe and healthy on the mountain. Please observe masking requirements and other protocols as directed by guidelines, Bluewood signs and staff. Thank you!
Work & play at Bluewood
Bluewood has employment openings in several departments, and we’re accepting applications online now. Benefits include:
Has anyone used BluWood?
It's new in our area and there's only one local house currently under construction that's using it. From what I've read it seems like a no-brainer for us to use it, but I'd like opinions from those who have experience with it. Anything you did or didn't like about it?
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Pretty awesome. My question would be what about cuts.Do you touch up the end grains after cutting? what about ripped lumber? Pretty similar to a fireproof coating i mentioned in another thread. Buzzsaw gave some referalls to fireproof coatings available today.
What Is (or Was) Bluwood?
Tl;Dr
Timeline / History
- 2001: BluWood is developed in the US by Woodsmart Solutions 2006: Featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 2007: Shelburne Wood Protection Limited purchased exclusive rights to use the treatment process and sell the product in Canada [Source]. Shelburne Ontario is a little more than an hour’s drive northwest of Toronto. April 2011: Featured on Income Property with S…
So How Does A Product with So Much Promise Just disappear?
- The popular speculation is that the BluWood just didn’t sell well, considering its higher price tag over untreated lumber. Perhaps there just weren’t enough builders and DIYers buying into the hype. There were also some legal doings that I won’t get into here, but whatever the result(s) of litigation, lawyers don’t come cheap. I did buy into the hype. I thought I was doing everything righ…
Yup, I Ripped It Out
- It was painful to disassemble that wall after only 3 years, but I just don’t trust the BluWood any longer. One of the claims was that it was non-corrosive. I have a pile of rusty drywall screws that say otherwise. So how much stock can I put in their other claims? [I will be repurposing the lumber for some outdoor woodworking projects, so it won’t all be going to the landfill.]