TimberSIL® Accepts Paints and Stains

Our studies of paints and stains show that TimberSIL® does accept compatible finishes® when applied according to manufacturers' and TimberSIL®'s specifications.

TimberSIL® is Non-Corrosive to Fasteners

Both wood and glass portions of TimberSIL® provide protection from corrosion. There is no need for special hangers or fasteners. Consumers can use everyday, ordinary exterior grade connectors and fasteners.

TimberSIL® SYP Fusion Products Have Greatly Increased Hardness

The TimberSIL® fusion of wood and glass creates a product that is approximately twice as hard as the wood we start with. As measured by the Janka Scale, left, the hardness of southern yellow pine increases from 690-870 lbs-force (range depends on species), to 1560 lbs-force, approximately double.

TimberSIL® Wood Products are harder than all softwoods, and become harder than most hardwoods, as shown at left.

The resistance of TimberSIL® Wood Products to attack by organisms is due to the protective barrier of the product, and also due to the greatly improved strength of the fibers and the face of the wood, which makes it much more difficult for organisms to penetrate the wood.