Product Information: Hi-bor® brand borate pressure treated wood was developed to meet the special durability and termite protection needs of Hawaii. Hi-bor borate pressure treated products are protected from damage by termites and fungal decay. Manufacturer's Website Certifications: 2015 NGBS Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points 602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used in portions of the building. 2-6 To earn two points, product is used in conjunction with other termite resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall clading, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. 4 points are awarded when used in the first 3 feet in moderate to heavy termite zones, and 6 points are awarded for use in all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall clading, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites. Manufacturer's Comments: NER-648, Section 4.2, states that Borate Pressure Treated Wood is permitted in locations that are required by the applicable code to be decay or termite resistant. The treated wood members are listed for use in above ground applications where it is 901.4(2-6) A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded. 2-4 A minimum of 85% of the product group in the building must be product that is compliant with this practice. Compliant products that are treated with Hi-bor/Advacned Guard Wood Preservative Technology remain complaint after treatment. Manufacturer's Comments: The Hi-bor/Advance Guard technology has been awarded the GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification, which certifies products for low volatile organic checmical (VOC) emissions that are used in schools, offices and other sensitive environments, such as 2020 NGBS Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points 602.1.6 Termite-resistant materials are used for the foundation, all structural walls, floors, concealed roof spaces not accessible for inspection, exterior decks, and exterior claddings within the first 2 ft above the top of the foundation. 2 points available. 2-6 To earn two points, product is used in conjunction with other termite resistant materials for the first 2 feet of all the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall clading, and exterior deck components in zones with slight to moderate termite infestation. 4 points are awarded when used in the first 3 feet in moderate to heavy termite zones, and 6 points are awarded for use in all of the foundation, floor, and structural wall, wall clading, and exterior deck components in areas of very heavy termites. Manufacturer's Comments: NER-648, Section 4.2, states that Borate Pressure Treated Wood is permitted in locations that are required by the applicable code to be decay or termite resistant. The treated wood members are listed for use in above ground applications where it is 901.4(2-6) A minimum of 85% of material within a product group (i.e., wood structural panels, countertops, composite trim/doors, custom woodwork, and/or component closet shelving) is manufactured in accordance with the following. 10 points maximum awarded. 2-4 A minimum of 85% of the product group in the building must be product that is compliant with this practice. Complaint products that are treated with Hi-bor/Advacned Guard Wood Preservative Technology remain complaint after treatment. Manufacturer's Comments: The Hi-bor/Advance Guard technology has been awarded the GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification which certifies products for low volatile organic checmical (VOC) emissions that are used in schools, offices and other sensitive environments, such as