You don’t have time to fuss with mold on a job pack or a builder you are supplying. Let’s keep this important topic on the radar – read our tips below and download our Technical Bulletin. Working together, we can eliminate this nuisance throughout the supply chain – from mill to consumer.
How does mold grow?
The key factors for mold growth are oxygen, temperatures exceeding 40° F, and moisture content above 19%. Since little can be done to impact oxygen or temperature levels, protecting wood from
moisture is critical to preventing mold growth.
What you can do:
- Keep bundles in a well-drained area.
- Protect bundles from direct moisture exposure by placing them under wrap, tarp or other vapor-permeable material, preferably under a covered structure.
- Inspect wrap or covering regularly for holes and gaps.
- During transit to the jobsite, ensure products stay wrapped or covered.
- Do not store wood products in direct contact with the ground.
- On the jobsite, do not open bundles until time of installation and re-wrap unused partial bundles.
Our Solutions
Weyerhaeuser is an industry leader in the use of mold resistant coatings for wood products. Solutions like Framer Series® and Pro Series™ Lumber treated with AntiBlu® formulation significantly reduce the occurrence of mold throughout the supply chain, especially when paired with good inventory practices in the yard and on the job site. We have published this information in our Technical Resource document: Reducing Mold in the Supply Channel: Proper Storage and Handling Practices of Lumber (PDF).
