Cobra™ Rods - Preservative Borate Rods - 1/2" x 2"

Add up to 15 years of life to your wood!   Features: Targeted: Great for rot prone areas. Longevity: Adds years of life to our pine posts when properly installed. Versatility: Perfect for any wood post in an exterior application. Protection: Combines boron and copper for superior protection. Ease of Use: Easy to install and maintain. Trusted: With studies from 6 different internationally recognized research institutes to back it, you can trust the power of the Cobra™ Rod.  Available Options: Cobra Rods: 1/2" x 2" Case of 50 Case of 50 with 50ct 9/16" x 1-5/8" Plugs Case of 100 Case of 100 with 100ct 9/16" x 1-5/8" Plugs Cobra Plugs: 9/16" x 1-5/8" Case of 50 Case of 100 Borate Rods: This treatment is water-soluble and protects wood against decay, fungi, and certain bugs. The Cobra™ Rod acts as a plug, as you can essentially drill a hole into the piece of wood, stick the rod into it, and close it up with caulk. Cobra™ Rods are a way to spot treat decay-prone areas such as log ends that are already coated with a finish. Once inserted into damp or wet wood, the borate/copper complex in Cobra™ Rods dissolves spreading the active ingredients into areas surrounding the rod.  This eliminates active decay fungi and helps prevent rot for 8 to 10 years. Cobra™ Rods are 7/16" in diameter and are two inches in length.  A 1/2" diameter drill bit is used for installation.  The installation holes may be plugged with the accompanying plastic plugs (if available) or wood caulk. A typical six to eight-inch round log end will require two 2” long Cobra™ Rods inserted within 4 inches of the butt end.   Use a ½” drill bit to drill hole.  Drill hole to a depth of at least 3 ¾”.  Clean out the hole and insert the Cobra™ Rod.  Insert the plastic plug into the hole. Using a screwdriver, twist the plug clockwise. Make sure the top of the plug sets about ¼” below the surface of the wood. Fill the hole with the appropriately colored wood caulk. Smooth with tool or finger.   Resources: Tech Data Product Label Product SDS