Shell-Guard RTU Wood Preservative

Perma-Chink Shell-Guard RTU is a ready-to-use borate-based wood preservative. It is effective for preventing decay and insect damage to interior and exterior wood members by termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter ants and wood decay fungi. Since the product is "ready to use" it is ready to be poured into a sprayer and applied without the mess and hassle of measuring, mixing, and stirring. FREE SHIPPING ON 2.5 GALLON AND 5 GALLON SIZES TO CONTINENTAL USA.
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We are offering free ground shipping for 2.5 gallon 5 gallon pails of this product shipping to the Lower 48 United States. Offer does not apply to shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Territories.

Perma-Chink Shell-Guard RTU is a ready-to-use borate-based formulation that contains the same active ingredient and glycol carriers that have proven so successful in Shell-Guard Concentrate.

Like Shell-Guard Concentrate, Shell-Guard RTU is colorless, odorless, has a very low level of toxicity to people and pets and is just as effective for preventing wood decay and insect damage to interior and exterior wood members. Shell-Guard RTU is labeled for the control of termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter ants and wood decay fungi.

Since it is ready-to-use, you can pour it right out of the container into your sprayer without the fuss of measuring, mixing and stirring.

Besides its convenience, other advantages to Shell-Guard RTU include its stability and relatively quick drying time. Your logs will be ready to stain within one to three days after a Shell-Guard RTU application.

An application of Shell-Guard RTU is permanent as long as the wood remains protected with Lifeline stains.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Features & Benefits:
• A Preventative or Remedial Treatment.
• No Measuring or Mixing.
• Deep Penetrating.
• EPA Registered.
• Quick Drying Time.

Perma-Chink Shell-Guard RTU Resources:
MSDS Sheet - Shell-Guard RTU

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Application Methods:
• Low pressure sprayer.
• Brush.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Safe Handling Procedures:
• Spills and over-spray may be cleaned with a damp cloth or absorbed with appropriate materials.
• When applying this product in confined spaces, it is recommended that ventilation or an exhaust system be provided.
• If this is impractical, the use of a NIOSH approved respirator designed for protection from organic vapors is recommended.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Surface Preparation:
• Apply only to bare, dry wood.
• Remove any previous finishes or water repellents before applying Shell-Guard RTU.
• Surfaces to be treated should be clean and free of dirt and other contaminates.
• If the finished appearance is a primary concern, mold and mildew should also be removed prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU.
• If detergents or cleaners are used to prepare the surface, rinse thoroughly and allow surface to dry prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Coverage:
• One (1) gallon of Shell-Guard RTU will treat between 150 to 250 square feet of wood surface area (one coat).
• Actual coverage will vary, depending on the surface texture and porosity of the wood being treated.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Application Instructions:
• Surface temperature must be between 40° to 90°.
• Apply one (1) coat of Shell-Guard RTU to all exposed sides of lumber or plywood.
• For lumber thicker than one (1) inch, apply a second coat after the first has been absorbed.
• Wait at least 20 minutes between applications.
• Shell-Guard RTU treated exterior wood should not be exposed to rain or snow for at least 24 hours after treatment.
• If necessary, cover freshly treated exterior wood with a tarp.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Maintenance of Treated Surfaces:
• Shell-Guard RTU should be applied annually to exterior unfinished bare wood surfaces.
• For longer protection, exterior surfaces that have been treated with Shell-Guard RTU may be subsequently coated with a water resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain.
• Interior surfaces do not require coating except in situations involving repeated moisture contact or high humidity, such as shower stalls, bathhouses, saunas, etc.
• It is important to allow Shell-Guard RTU to completely dry (at least 24 hours) before applying any protective finish.
• The finish or topcoat should be applied within two (2) weeks of treatment.
• Although a wide variety of paints and stains have been successfully used over Shell-Guard RTU treated wood, it is always a good idea to coat a small section of treated wood with the finish to be used and check for compatibility prior to complete application.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Cleanup & Shelf Life:
• Use soap and water to clean up tools.
• Shell-Guard RTU has a 5 year shelf life.

Product Questions

  • What are the ingredients in Shell-Guard RTU?

    The active insecticide ingredient in Shell-Guard RTU is Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate.  Other main ingredients are Propylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycol.  You can see more details on the ingredients in its Safety Data Sheet and its Product Guide.

DETAILS

Free Ground Shipping
We are offering free ground shipping for 2.5 gallon 5 gallon pails of this product shipping to the Lower 48 United States. Offer does not apply to shipments to Alaska, Hawaii, and the US Territories.

Perma-Chink Shell-Guard RTU is a ready-to-use borate-based formulation that contains the same active ingredient and glycol carriers that have proven so successful in Shell-Guard Concentrate.

Like Shell-Guard Concentrate, Shell-Guard RTU is colorless, odorless, has a very low level of toxicity to people and pets and is just as effective for preventing wood decay and insect damage to interior and exterior wood members. Shell-Guard RTU is labeled for the control of termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter ants and wood decay fungi.

Since it is ready-to-use, you can pour it right out of the container into your sprayer without the fuss of measuring, mixing and stirring.

Besides its convenience, other advantages to Shell-Guard RTU include its stability and relatively quick drying time. Your logs will be ready to stain within one to three days after a Shell-Guard RTU application.

An application of Shell-Guard RTU is permanent as long as the wood remains protected with Lifeline stains.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Features & Benefits:
• A Preventative or Remedial Treatment.
• No Measuring or Mixing.
• Deep Penetrating.
• EPA Registered.
• Quick Drying Time.

Perma-Chink Shell-Guard RTU Resources:
MSDS Sheet - Shell-Guard RTU

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Application Methods:
• Low pressure sprayer.
• Brush.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Safe Handling Procedures:
• Spills and over-spray may be cleaned with a damp cloth or absorbed with appropriate materials.
• When applying this product in confined spaces, it is recommended that ventilation or an exhaust system be provided.
• If this is impractical, the use of a NIOSH approved respirator designed for protection from organic vapors is recommended.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Surface Preparation:
• Apply only to bare, dry wood.
• Remove any previous finishes or water repellents before applying Shell-Guard RTU.
• Surfaces to be treated should be clean and free of dirt and other contaminates.
• If the finished appearance is a primary concern, mold and mildew should also be removed prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU.
• If detergents or cleaners are used to prepare the surface, rinse thoroughly and allow surface to dry prior to application of Shell-Guard RTU.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Coverage:
• One (1) gallon of Shell-Guard RTU will treat between 150 to 250 square feet of wood surface area (one coat).
• Actual coverage will vary, depending on the surface texture and porosity of the wood being treated.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Application Instructions:
• Surface temperature must be between 40° to 90°.
• Apply one (1) coat of Shell-Guard RTU to all exposed sides of lumber or plywood.
• For lumber thicker than one (1) inch, apply a second coat after the first has been absorbed.
• Wait at least 20 minutes between applications.
• Shell-Guard RTU treated exterior wood should not be exposed to rain or snow for at least 24 hours after treatment.
• If necessary, cover freshly treated exterior wood with a tarp.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Maintenance of Treated Surfaces:
• Shell-Guard RTU should be applied annually to exterior unfinished bare wood surfaces.
• For longer protection, exterior surfaces that have been treated with Shell-Guard RTU may be subsequently coated with a water resistant finish such as paint or exterior stain.
• Interior surfaces do not require coating except in situations involving repeated moisture contact or high humidity, such as shower stalls, bathhouses, saunas, etc.
• It is important to allow Shell-Guard RTU to completely dry (at least 24 hours) before applying any protective finish.
• The finish or topcoat should be applied within two (2) weeks of treatment.
• Although a wide variety of paints and stains have been successfully used over Shell-Guard RTU treated wood, it is always a good idea to coat a small section of treated wood with the finish to be used and check for compatibility prior to complete application.

Perma Chink Shell-Guard RTU Cleanup & Shelf Life:
• Use soap and water to clean up tools.
• Shell-Guard RTU has a 5 year shelf life.

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Product Questions

  • What are the ingredients in Shell-Guard RTU?

    The active insecticide ingredient in Shell-Guard RTU is Disodium Octaborate Tetrahydrate.  Other main ingredients are Propylene Glycol and Polyethylene Glycol.  You can see more details on the ingredients in its Safety Data Sheet and its Product Guide.