Prebuck Materials: Revolutionizing Construction

A new era in construction has begun, combining strength and quality with speed and efficiency. Prebuck technology offers the strongest, fastest, and smartest construction solutions available, allowing you to save time and money while building superior durability into every project.

Specifically designed for direct contact with concrete and non-corrosive to metals, Prebuck products feature TimberStrand Strandguard (LSL) engineered lumber treated with zinc borate for exceptional resistance to insects and decay. Additionally, Prebuck products utilize MDI resin, a 100% waterproof bonding agent that cures to form a durable plastic.

By integrating these quality components with advanced engineering, Prebuck guarantees the most efficient construction technology available today and is great for general contractors, roofers, carpenters and more.

Benefits for Residential and Commercial Construction

• Direct Contact with Concrete: Designed to withstand direct contact with concrete without degrading.
• Non-Corrosive to Metals: Ensures longevity and compatibility with various construction materials.
• Insect and Decay Resistant: Treated with zinc borate for superior resistance to pests and decay.
• Maintains Structural Integrity: Will not delaminate, become spongy, or lose fastener holding strength when exposed to typical construction conditions.
• Dimensional Stability: Will not cup, warp, or twist over time, ensuring a consistent, flat, and stable framing material.
• Minimal Internal Bracing: LSL bending strength minimizes the need for internal bracing before concrete pour.

Part of a Complete Building Envelope Solution

Prebuck, LLC, an affiliate of Tremco CPG Inc., is part of a comprehensive system of solutions for all six sides of the building enclosure. Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) includes Dryvit and Nudura brands; Willseal; Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. and its Pure Air Control Services and Canam Building Envelope Specialists; and Weatherproofing Technologies Canada, Inc.

Whether for new construction or restoration, commercial or residential, in-field or in-plant, structures utilizing Tremco CPG systems are easier to build and maintain, virtually impervious to the elements, and can achieve any desired aesthetic. Tremco CPG’s six-sided solutions offer exceptional performance at the lowest possible life-cycle costs, ensuring peace of mind through long-term warranties and maintenance programs.

Prebuck Products

Parapet Cap

The Parapet Cap provides an engineered solution for terminating parapet wall assemblies. This parapet “nailer” interfaces with framing, air barriers, roofing, and finish materials, especially metal coping.

Produced with 1-½” thick, treated Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), it ensures stable support for coping and flashing components. The cap plate is effective in reducing labor and staging costs and is ideal for wide width walls such as precast concrete, masonry block, tilt-walls, insulated concrete form, and panelized wall systems.

Features & Benefits

• Engineered framing system
• Direct contact with concrete
• Non-corrosive to metals
• Insect and fungus resistant
• Will not cup, twist, warp, or curl
• Environmentally friendly
• Consistent and straight material
• Provides a solid anchoring surface
• Contributes to LEED points
• NAHB National Green Builder Certified

Window & Door Buck

Prebuck Window and Door Buck offers an engineered solution for punched openings. Made with 1-½” thick, treated Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), it ensures stable support for glazing and finish components. Prebuck’s double V-grooved engineered buck framing system is designed for direct contact with concrete and non-corrosive to metals, using StrandGuard (LSL) treated with Zinc Borate for resistance to insects and decay. The system’s dovetail V-grooves and metal flanges enhance stability and durability.

Product Specifications & Detail Drawings

• Easy-to-assemble knock-down style
• Treated throughout – no need for field treatment after cutting and drilling
• Direct contact with concrete
• Non-corrosive to metals
• Insect and fungus resistant
• Consistent density and performance
• Always straight
• Provides a solid anchoring surface
• Custom manufactured to width
• Contributes to LEED points
• NAHB National Green Builder Certified

Sill Plate

The Prebuck wet-set sill plate is designed for direct contact with concrete, providing builders with an engineered solution for flatter, straighter sill plates. Produced with 1 ½” thick, treated Laminated Strand Lumber (LSL), it remains straight and stable. The sill plate fits ICF wall widths and features oblong countersunk holes, allowing contractors to set the sill plate on the same day they pour the walls.

Product Specifications & Detail Drawings

• Oblong countersunk openings
• Treated LSL will not delaminate, become spongy, or lose fastener strength
• LSL bending strength minimizes need for internal bracing before concrete pour
• Direct contact with concrete
• Non-corrosive to metals
• Insect and fungus resistant
• Contributes to LEED points
• NAHB National Green Builder Certified