Pressure Treated Wood: It’s Even Safer Now
Sep 10, 2019
3 minutes
By Mary Ellen Polson
Made from common softwoods like pine and fir and impregnated with preservatives, pressure-treated lumber is a staple for many types of outdoor construction. The wood off ers good longevity (10 to 15 years), at an affordable price, for projects ranging from porch steps and decks to garden structures. Many carpenters and builders who construct and repair porches and decks—even on old houses—swear by pressure-treated lumber, especially for ground-contact use.
For many years, however, PT lumber was treated with chromated copper arsenate (CCA). While highly effective against pests and fungi, the compound is
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