Bobke,

So far I have only seen Timbersil - I have not used it.  After carefully examining it I still could not believe it was treated wood.  The wood looked quite natural.  It was available in number 1 and 2 grades.  It was not wet and was of excellent quality.  Since I am going to the NAHB show in Orlando in February, I plan to follow up on Timbersil.  I e-mailed them an enquiry about where to purchase Timbersil but have not heard back from them. 

TimberSIL has been pretty dormant until 2 months ago.  Our new distribution partner nationwide is AIFP in Oregon, who has been setting up distributors on both coasts already.  Plant is moving to 24/7 operations and adding additional capacity to keep up with those sales.

TimberSIL can be painted and/or stained, but must be sanded well first.  Must use paint/sealer with good bonding characteristics, because the wood is no longer porous.  It has texture, but like wood that has already been sealed... with glass.

Lew Combs
VP, Bus Dev, TimberSIL Products
(also:  General Contractor, and
         owner, Deck City of Richmond)

Mr. Combs,

Thank you for the update on TiberSIL.  I look forward to using this product.

Correction:  TimberSIL instead of TiberSIL.  My bad typing.