The new Hyspan H2 from Futurebuild is not just a surface treatment
Hyspan H2 offers all the benefits of Hyspan with added termite deterrent qualities. Hyspan H2 is treated to the core to Hazard
Level 2 with DeterMite. A unique treatment is applied during manufacture to every glueline. Good news considering the annual cost of termite
damage in Australia often exceeds that of fire, flood and storms. You cannot insure against termites, but with futurebuild technology you can
take effective preventative steps.
Denis Tosin, Market Manager from futurebuild explains, "For a great many years the market has been demanding a termite solution. Particularly
in the country. Everyone was ready for it, asking for it. The Plywood Association was ready to help too. Through glue technology – by adding
DeterMite into the glue during manufacture - we've had a path forward for a system to be developed. Application to I Joists with our Hybeam
H2 product was the first logical step. Application to our Hyspan product is a natural progression."
Denis adds: "Hyspan compliments the Hybeam range but goes into many more applications - floor joists, beams, lintels, roof rafters and more.
And now Hyspan H2 offers all those benefits with added termite deterrent qualities."
According to Denis, the DeterMite treatment is especially effective because it is not simply a surface treatment. "The DeterMite is added
to every glueline during manufacture of the laminated veneer layers so there is no need to reseal end cuts. The main ingredient is Bifenthrin.
It's a safe, odourless treatment which achieves full termite protection from the surface to the core of the beam. "The treatment is guaranteed
to be effective for up to 25 years. It is cost effective protection against termite structural damage and is non-corrosive to nails and fixing
plates."
How do you know Hyspan H2 is on site? Denis explains "Easy. It's coloured bright yellow and is clearly marked with the Hyspan H2 brand." And
choices? Denis adds, "The Hyspan range is available H2 treated in four thicknesses: 36 mm, 45 mm, 63 mm and 75 mm."
And for the technically inclined, H2 treated Hyspan is manufactured to provide termite resistance equivalent to AS 1604 Hazard Level 2 for
areas of Australia south of the Tropic of Capricorn. It also conforms to the NSW Timber Marketing Act and the Queensland Timber Utilisation
and Marketing Act. Hyspan H2 is approved for use in applications which can be described as 'interior or protected above ground'. This is
equivalent to Hazard Level 2 as defined in AS 1604 Specification for Preservative Treatment – Part 3: Plywood, and Part 4: Laminated Veneer
Lumber (LVL). With all that said, Hyspan H2 is therefore not suitable for situations that will be exposed to weather or dampness such as
ground contact.
We asked Denis Tosin about the growing market for Hyspan H2. "Country builders
are using Hyspan H2 much more widely now because that's where the termite problem is quite substantial. And of course, the risk is big in
some city areas."
What about the cost conscious? "Volume builders are also beginning to see the value in using futurebuild's H2 products. Even though they have
to be very price conscious they can also see the comfort and protection termite treatment gives. And when you consider the premium is so
minimal, why not?"
Denis sums it up this way: "Hyspan H2 is a truly valuable addition to our range. It gives the homeowner peace of mind for what is often their
greatest asset. And it's simple and safe." The futurebuild H2 range ensures that wherever you use Hyspan H2 and Hybeam H2 from subfloors to
roof rafters, it'll be bad news for termites. Good news for you.
For further information contact:
Futurebuild
phone: +61 3 9258 7600
fax: +61 3 9258 7629
web: www.chhfuturebuild.com
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