TTT and Huttig Form Partnership

Timber Treatment Technologies (TTT) and Huttig Building Products Inc. have entered into a national agreement for Huttig to distribute lumber treated with TTT's TimberSIL™, the first and only non-toxic process to provide a protective barrier against most wood protection problems such as rot and decay.

The announcement coincided with TimberSIL being named one of Popular Science magazine's 2005 "Best of What's New Award" recipients. TimberSIL and the other 2005 winners will be highlighted in the December issue of Popular Science magazine, expected to be on newsstands November 15th.

Lumber treated with TimberSIL provides a non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-carcinogenic barrier against most wood protection problems. It also improves the durability of lumber used in residential construction. Ideal for decking applications, it is also designed for interior and exterior, above-ground and in-ground use, and is fully stainable and paintable.

"We are highly enthusiastic about the opportunity to offer such an environmentally-friendly, high-quality and cutting-edge product," said Michael A. Lupo, president and chief executive officer of Huttig. "TimberSIL, as its Popular Science Award attests, has broad potential and is a logical complement to Huttig's other lines of value-added wood products."

Huttig will begin distribution of TimberSIL-treated lumber in early 2006, initially through two treatment facilities. Northern Crossarm Co., an independent treater located in Chippewa, Wis., will supply Huttig's Midwestern branches. TTT's own treatment facility in Greenville, S.C., will provide TimberSIL-treated wood throughout the Carolinas. Huttig plans to continue to expand distribution of TimberSIL as facilities are licensed throughout the remainder of 2006 and into 2007.

"For generations, Huttig has built its reputation bringing important innovations to America's homeowners and builders," said Karen Slimak, the environmental scientist who invented TimberSIL and founded TTT. "We are honored to be a part of this long Huttig tradition."