Commonly used building materials contain mostly organic materials. While normally approved by existing building codes, they are subject to damage and even mold growth in areas susceptible to moisture or water leakage (such as in the kitchen, laundry and bathroom walls and cabinetry). The HARCwood program was initiated to address this problem in exterior doors and doorframes. The HARCwood treatment process chemically treats existing organic materials before installation to mitigate water or moisture penetration and fungi formation. Samples treated with the HARCwood process were tested in a university laboratory and proved to be water, insect, and mold resistant.
HARCwood was recognized with the top prize for Innovative Technology in the Wood Treatment Processing category at the 2003 Association of Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers® (AWFS®) Fair held July 31 - August 3 at the Anaheim convention center.
Today the HARCwood process is available for worldwide commercialization in a variety of applications through HARC's worldwide licensee, Panchem Industries, LLP, through their Panel Projects affiliate. Ward-Leach, L.P., through their Endurance Building Systems affiliate, has licensed the process to produce HARCwood products in the greater Houston area.
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For additional information about this project please contact: John Colvin