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Fact Sheet

Use Preservative-treated Wood When Rebuilding After a Hurricane

Louisiana State UniversityLouisianaAdded Sep 1, 2012

For owners and contractors of storm-damaged homes, proper materials and pest management steps can reduce the impact of insects, wood decay and rot in termite hazard areas and wet climate zones. Recommendations for rebuilding using preservative-treated wood and following an integrated pest management program at the time of construction. 4 pages.

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Program AreaEDEN ANREDEN FCS
HazardHurricaneFloodHurricane
FocusHousing