Lumber

All lumber and plywood supplied by AmertechTowerServices are in accordance with Cooling Tower Institute (CTI) standard 112.
 
Cooling towers are subjected to the harshest environments conceivable. The wet-dry cyclical conditions and structural designs intensify the undisciplined seasoning of the wooden members, resulting in warping, twisting and checking.

Most large process cooling towers have a wood structure (typically Douglas fir or redwood) encased with fiberglass siding. The outer surface of the lumber is treated with a preservative chemical to prevent fungal attack that might lead to internal rot. All wet cooling tower lumber will be affected by fungus eventually. Untreated cracks in the lumber accelerate the process, and iron or ferrous steel fasteners used in the structure can lead to rot.
 
Whether it’s an emergency shutdown or scheduled maintenance & repair on your cooling tower, we know the value of time and the negative effects of downtime.  We place the very highest priority on getting orders out and to the jobsite as fast as possible. Whether you need a few pieces of lumber in a pinch or you are rebuilding a cooling tower cell or many cells we can help you with your lumber and hardware needs.