Western Wood Preservers Institute

Western Wood Preservers Institute Western Wood Preservers Institute (WWPI) represent the interests of the preserved wood products industry in western North America.

Purpose Statement:
To support and sustain the production and use of treated wood products manufactured in western North America. WWPI Environmental Code:
Members of WWPI share the public concerns for a sound economy, healthy
environment and good stewardship of all natural resources. To that end, the
members strive to achieve the following principals:
~ To produce high quality products which,

when used as intended, will significantly extend the useful life of the treated wood material.
~ To operate facilities in a manner which meets or exceeds applicable federal, state or provincial regulations.
~ To support and utilize research aimed at developing products and processes
which are consumer and environmentally friendly.
~ To participate in the development of public regulations and product standards which are based on sound scientific information and balance the long term need for a strong economy and healthy environment.
~ To actively support the reuse and recycling of treated wood products.

05/01/2025

A true cradle-to-grave choice, wood offers superior sustainability marks By the time a wood crossarm from Brooks Manufacturing has reached the end of its functional life, managed forests have alre…

WWPI Preservative Associate member Kop-Coat has a new, updated website. Check it out at
04/23/2025

WWPI Preservative Associate member Kop-Coat has a new, updated website. Check it out at

Welcome to KopCoat, where we keep your farms flourishing, your forests thriving, and your buildings boldly standing against the effects of time and nature. You may know us as the developer of patented TRU-CORE® advanced pe*******on process technology. Our wide range of tailored and innovative chem...

02/23/2024

Brooks Manufacturing™ is proud to announce the arrival of BrooksWrapp. The power industry's most simple and effective woodpecker prevention tool on the wood...

We always knew that wood was out of this world ...
05/24/2023

We always knew that wood was out of this world ...

An experiment on board the ISS showed that wood is surprisingly durable in the extreme environment that is space.

05/04/2023
04/11/2023

In March, a team of a dozen linemen and an engineer were able to bring electricity to the Ventura village in Guatemala for the first time.

Check out our newest video on the benefits of preserved wood in residential construction, produced with our friends from...
07/13/2022

Check out our newest video on the benefits of preserved wood in residential construction, produced with our friends from Wood Preservation Canada!

See how preserved wood products can be used in homes to provide durability and long-lasting service.

Great information, particularly in the Pacific NW climates. Solid-sawn, pressure treated wood has a long record of stand...
05/07/2022

Great information, particularly in the Pacific NW climates. Solid-sawn, pressure treated wood has a long record of standing up to the toughest conditions Momma Nature can dish out.

When most people hear the word “treated” in conjunction with building materials, they think the product will be protected from rot and decay; some might even assume there's a warranty involved.

Unfortunately, when it comes to most treated, engineered lumber products, neither of these assumptions is true. In this article, we share the facts you need to know before investing in “treated” engineered lumber products.
https://solutions.dunnlumber.com/projects/the-facts-about-building-with-treated-engineered-lumber

Just for some of us who think wood is really out of this world ...
01/05/2022

Just for some of us who think wood is really out of this world ...

The object will create less of a burden on the environment than conventional satellites, and will be cheaper to make.

10/10/2021

Joists are one of the most important structural parts of a deck. If you’re rebuilding the deck yourself, it can be easy to overlook the importance of joist hangers, but they create a solid level base for your decking. Make sure to put the crown of the board (if there is one) facing up, as the wood can settle once the decking is on top.

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12503 SE Mill Plain Boulevard, Ste 205
Vancouver, WA
98684

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Purpose Statement: To support and sustain the production and use of treated wood products manufactured in western North America. WWPI Environmental Code: Members of WWPI share the public concerns for a sound economy, healthy environment and good stewardship of all natural resources. To that end, the members strive to achieve the following principals: ~ To produce high quality products which, when used as intended, will significantly extend the useful life of the treated wood material. ~ To operate facilities in a manner which meets or exceeds applicable federal, state or provincial regulations. ~ To support and utilize research aimed at developing products and processes which are consumer and environmentally friendly. ~ To participate in the development of public regulations and product standards which are based on sound scientific information and balance the long term need for a strong economy and healthy environment. ~ To actively support the reuse and recycling of treated wood products.