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New Treated Wood Windows Resist Decay and Termites

In its Pozzi® Custom Collection of windows and patio doors, JELD-WEN has introduced new AuraLast™ wood that it says won’t decay, absorb water or become infested by termites. Made of solid western pine, the Pozzi® windows are the only ones on the market today that achieve nearly 100% penetration of active preservation ingredients, says the manufacturer, and that allows them to provide superior protection against the elements and ensure that their integrity is not compromised by nail or screw holes.

Headquartered in Klamath Falls, OR, JELD-WEN is a member of the National Council of the Housing Industry — the Supplier 100 of NAHB.

The treatment process used for AuraLast is water-based, says the manufacturer, and that reduces volatile organic compounds by 96% during production, making the product more environmentally friendly.

Pozzi® Custom Collection windows and patio doors with AuraLast™ wood also come with a 20-year warranty against wood decay or termite infestation.

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In addition to increased durability, says JELD-WEN, AuraLast™ wood maintains its natural color and beauty, providing home owners with a lower maintenance option for wood exteriors.

More than 75% of today’s wood windows are sold with exterior metal cladding to protect the exposed portion of the window from weathering, says the manufacturer. While this lowers their maintenance, it also means that their color cannot be changed. With AuraLast™, home owners have the option of painting the wood exteriors any color they desire, and as often as they like.

In addition, paints and stains on AuraLast™ wood will match those of untreated wood, says JELD-WEN.

AuraLast™ will be available in other JELD-WEN wood windows and select wood doors in the coming year.

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