Osmose MicroPro(R) and NatureWood(R) Wood Preservative Technologies Receive NAHB Research Center National Green Building Certifications

GRIFFIN, Ga., Sept. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Osmose, Inc., the premier supplier of wood preservative technologies, has earned Green Approved Product certification for its MicroPro and NatureWood (ACQ) wood preservative technologies from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center under the National Green Building Standard(TM)( )program.

The National Green Building Standard program is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved consensus-based standard that defines the criteria for certifying a building (single-family or multifamily, new construction, addition or renovation) as "green."

Wood products treated with MicroPro or NatureWood preservatives can be used in above ground, ground contact, fresh water immersion and critical structure end uses. By using these approved products, architects, specifiers, homebuilders and contractors are now eligible to receive points toward a building being certified under the National Green Building Standard.

Market research indicates that consumers perceive green homes to be a better value. A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient and offer health benefits. Being able to offer this important benefit to consumers is valuable to architects, specifiers, homebuilders and contractors.

Information about Osmose, Inc.

Osmose, Inc. is recognized as the premier supplier of wood preservative technologies. The company provides innovative wood preservation and enhancement products, advanced engineering services, and customized marketing services throughout the United States and in more than 70 countries around the world. For further information regarding MicroPro and NatureWood treated wood products, visit www.osmosewood.com.

Information about NAHB Research Center

For information on the NAHB Research Center, visit www.nahbgreen.org. For information on the MicroPro and NatureWood Green Approved Product certifications, visit www.greenapprovedproducts.com.

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