Bodyguard

The history of Bodyguard® is surprisingly long.

Similar products have been manufactured and supplied into the New Zealand, Australian and European markets for decades. In the USA it is more recent; over ten years ago market analysis by Bodyguard’s manufacturers highlighted a demand for real wood exterior products. A builders’ preference for durable natural wood was not being met by the range of wood products on the market at the time. Cost effective soft-wood species from environmental and sustainable forestry sources failed to provide options for long-term durability; these species could not cope long-term with the effects of exposure to rot, decay and insects – particularly termites. As a consequence, composite products – plastics and ceramic blends – were gaining in market acceptance and position.

And so Bodyguard was offered as a viable alternative and became the first durable pine option presented to the market, backed by a 30-year limited product warranty. The interest and acceptance for this real wood product has certainly proved that the market exists and is excited by this new wood option and product offer.

Bodyguard’s durability comes from its treatment process; a system where the active ingredients are transported into the entire wood piece, under pressure. Like the wood substrate that is used in Bodyguard, the treatment process is also environmentally responsible. The actives are a blend of fungicides, primarily used in food crop protection, and an insecticide common to household sprays and crop usage. [These chemicals, and the constituent carrier, are approved for use by the EPA for this application.]

Further enhancement is provided by the application of two alkyd primer coats offering protection against the elements during the construction process, and ensuring a smooth, paint ready finish.

The result is a product that maintains its appearance and integrity as a uniform and quality building solution. The Bodyguard product range consists of trimboards, sidings and exterior mouldings in a wide range of profiles and choices.

For homeowners and contractors who prefer the naturalness of wood; who value a durable solution; and who appreciate the confidence shown through a warranty position, Bodyguard provides a real wood solution for today’s building challenges.