BLUWOOD – IT’S THE SAME WOOD, ONLY BETTER

WHAT IS BluWood?• A two-part factory applied

preventative coating system for lumber and building products. Wood preservative and water repellency.

• Stops mold, fungal decay, rot, and wood ingesting insects including termites.

PART ONE : INFUSION FILM• Bonds to wood substrate at the cellular level. • A vapor permeable moisture barrier.*• Allows trapped moisture to escape while keeping

external moisture from seeping in.• Locks the insect repellant (DOT) into the wood.• Effectively prevents mold growth on all coated

components.

• 1.75 on perm scale with <1 being water proof• Disodium Octoborate Tetrahydrate

PART TWO: DOT• A PMRA* registered DOT** wood preservative-A

proven fungicide and insecticide borate solution that resists decay, and provides exceptional protection from rot fungi and wood ingesting insects.

• Global Warming has resulted in increased insect infestation. BC, Guelph, Vaughan….

• There are termites in Canada! The problem is growing

* Pest Management Regulatory Agency, Health Canada** Disodium Octoborate Tetrahydrate

BluWood – The Process

Factory Application

Vapour Permeable Film

Continued Penetration

Cellular Bonding

BluWood – The Process

The Application Process BluWood

WHY BluWood • There is an increase in public concern and awareness

about indoor air quality (School Portables). The Ontario Lung Association lists mold as a potential health hazard. BluWood stops Mold. Cottage Stud

• Today’s lifestyle adds a tremendous amount of moisture in the home from cooking and bathing/showers, dishwashers, laundry. Bathroom stud

• Energy Efficient Home building trap moisture in the home. New Healthy Home building trend.

• CMHC has begun a Healthy Home program. • Mould recognized health hazard

• Dampness inside wall cavities can cause extensive mold damage

Ontario Mold Issues

• Unprotected framing / sheathing = mold

Ontario Mold Issues

• Most mold issues hide…like in this ceiling

Ontario Mold Issues

Ontario Mold Issues• Mold specialists and inspectors

will find the mold in your home prior to selling

• Lung Association has tied mold to asthma and other health issues

• Government is now looking at internal air quality as a major problem

• Sick Building syndrome• Public Awareness

WHY BluWood – Building• BluWood does not alter the structural properties of wood

components• BluWood components can be exposed to exterior weather

conditions for up to six months• Mould is the next asbestos for the building industry• Liability issues as consumers understand the mold problem• Profit• BluWood reduces flame spread in comparison to uncoated

building materials• No special fasteners required.• Excellent primer and adhesion qualities

Why BluWood – Environmental• Energy Efficient homes a Bluwood must• BluWood contains no VOC’s (Volatile Organic

Compounds). Carpets, solvents, glue, formaldehyde…

• BluWood is non-corrosive • BluWood is recognized by LEEDS (Leadership

in Energy & Environmental Design Green Building Rating System)

• BluWood is listed in the GreenSpec™ directory

Why BluWood – Common Sense• Protects your family’s indoor environment

against mold• Protects your family’s home investment• Homeowner’s insurance does not cover mold • Homeowner cannot get a mortgage if home has

termites• Increase resale value • Protects building materials before, during, and

after construction

Using BluWood• BluWood can be used for ANY interior and

non exposed exterior renovation or application

• Provides extra protection in environments prone to moisture, Bath, Basement, Kitchen, Laundry

BluWood Media Exposure• Extreme Makeover • Mike Holmes in New Orleans• Disaster DIY• Love it or List it• Newspaper Articles – Toronto Star, Globe & Mail

New Home Sections; Numerous Regional Newspapers

• People Magazine – Brad Pitt builds environmentally friendly, affordable homes in New Orleans using BluWood

• Builders – Many GTA Track Builders Building with BluWood- Eden Oak, Wycliff, Rosehaven

BLUWOOD – IT’S THE SAME WOOD, ONLY BETTER

Mike Holmes Announces• TORONTO – November 3, 2009 – Mike Holmes and The Holmes Group are pleased to announce

their support for Bluwood and encourage its use in Canada’s residential construction and renovation market.

"Bluwood makes sense", says Canada's Most Trusted Contractor Mike Holmes. "I loved the way it performed for me in New Orleans and it makes total sense here in Canada too."

Bluwood is a two-part factory applied wood coating system that is designed to resist moisture absorption – which can lead to mould and fungus growth, and insects that eat wood – like termites. It can be applied to structural frame products such as conventional lumber, plywood, OSB and engineered wood products and it is environmentally friendly.

The coating forms a water-repellent, semi vapour permeable film, which controls the moisture absorption, but still allows the wood to breathe. This helps the wood maintain normal moisture levels.

"Moisture combined with wood, will inevitably lead to mould growth", says Holmes. "Especially with today's more air-tight homes."

• Mould negatively affects the indoor air quality of your home, and it can affect your family's health. It can lead to allergies and respiratory problems and can be extremely difficult to get rid of if you have it in your home, so prevention by using mould resistant building materials makes good sense.

"Termites can cause a lot of structural damage to a home – and most often homeowners won’t know it's happening. Termites cause billions of dollars in damage in North America, and their populations are increasing across Canada," says Holmes. "So it makes sense to build with a product that resists termites and other insects that eat and nest in wood."

Mike is so confident that he plans to use Bluwood in Wind Walk, the first HOLMES Community proposed for the Municipal District of Foothills in Southern Alberta. Wind Walk is a planned community of 457 sustainable homes that will serve as an international model of a sustainable development.

Bluwood has been produced in Canada for 3 years. We are proud to be able to bring Canadians and the building community this new technology to stop the growing problems caused by mould and termites. Lowe’s a leader in bringing new products to market has been selling Bluwood for 2 years.

Broadleaf Logistics is distributing Bluwood to traditional retailers throughout Ontario.

Mike Holmes Announces

THANK YOU!

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