FAQ's

Hyne T3 Green

• What is T3 Green?
• What is the treatment?
• How do I use T3 Green?
• Does the treatment effect strength or dimensional/stability?
• Can T3 Green be glued?
• Can I cut, notch and put holes into T3 Green?
• What about painting?
• How do I dispose of T3 Green?

What is T3 Green?

T3 Green is MGP10 structural softwood framing for use in outdoor weather exposed, above ground applications like pergolas, carports, decks and verandahs.
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What is the treatment?

Hyne T3 Green contains H3 levels of the following preservatives.
Insecticide (for borers and termites) – Permethrin.
Fungicides – Tebuconazole and Propiconazole.
Solvent Carrier – Low odour white spirit.

Colouring agent – Light green.
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How do I use T3 Green?

T3 Green is a treated timber intended for use in exposed, above ground situations, such as deck and verandah bearers and joists; pergola, verandah and carport rafters and battens; verandah and patio beams or facia beams; or any other external, above ground application requiring structural softwood framing.
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Does the treatment effect strength or dimensional/stability?

No. There is no effect on the mechanically graded MGP10 properties. There is no change in moisture content effecting dimensions.
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Can T3 Green be glued?

Yes. T3 Green components may be glued successfully with any standard two pack glue (not casien based products). The active ingredients and solvent carrier have no harmful effects on fully cured adhesives.
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Can I cut, notch and put holes into T3 Green?

Yes, you may do all of these things to T3 Green, Hyne suggests, as best practice in all building applications, that all cutting, notching and holes be brushed or sprayed with a cut end preservative.
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What about painting?

It is strongly recommended that T3 Green should be painted for all exterior, weather exposed applications to prevent bleaching, surface deterioration and mould.
Semi-transparent, penetrating timber stains
Apply 2 to 3 coats as per manufacturers directions.
Solid colour exterior acrylic paints
Apply good quality, long oil based exterior wood primer followed by two coats of premium quality exterior acrylic paint according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Solid colour exterior gloss enamel
Apply good quality, long oil based exterior wood primer followed by two coats of premium quality exterior gloss enamel paint according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Clear or semi-transparent exterior gloss or varnish
Not recommended
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How do I dispose of T3 Green?

T3 Green offcuts can be disposed of in landfill. It is not harmful to the environment. Hyne recommends that T3 Green should not be burnt.
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