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For replacement of the wraparound porch, the National Park Service (NPS) selected acetylated wood.


Theodore Roosevelt’s Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, located in Oyster Bay, New York, is undergoing a three-year, $7.2-million rehabilitation, including the replacement of the wraparound porch using acetylated wood.

“to ensure we used the highest-quality, most environmentally friendly products,” says Susan Sarna, museum curator for NPS. “In addition, given the negative impact renovation works have on visitor experience, we wanted to rcs data use a product that would allow us to reduce ongoing maintenance at the site. Acetylated wood is longer-lasting than competitive products, is less likely to warp or split, and due to its increased stability, paint coatings last three to four times longer than on traditional wood. Using acetylated wood was therefore an easy decision to make.

According to Tom Ross, the superintendent at Sagamore Hill, the “project represents a significant investment by the American people, ensuring the Roosevelt home and its irreplaceable collection are protected for future generations to appreciate, gain inspiration and learn from.