Treated to H4 with Koppers Micro® Timber Treatment Technology, Lowdeck is protected from fungal decay, termites and insect attack. Suitable for in ground use and supported by a treatment warranty of 50 years. Engineered GL8 structural grade (roughly F7 equivalent) and double sealed with a high-quality oil-based primer to provide further protection. LOWDECK is an affordable, easy to work with alternative to steel or aluminium and is a smart upgrade from regular H3 Treated pine joists.

Class 8 corrosiveexamples

Framing timbers on the ground or lower than 150 mm should be termite resistant and in-ground durability Class 1 or treated to H4 or better.

Class 8 CorrosiveUN Number

8.1 Corrosive substances are substances which, by chemical action, will cause irreversible damage to the skin, or in the case of leakage, will materially damage, or even destroy, other goods or the means of transport.

Allocation of substances listed in the Dangerous Goods List in chapter 3.2 of IMDG code to the packing groups in class 8 has been made on the basis of experience taking into account such additional factors as inhalation risk (see 2.8.2.4 in IMDG code) and reactivity with water (including the formation of dangerous decomposition products).

Substances and mixtures of class 8 are divided among the three packing groups according to their degree of danger in transport: