It’s possible the treated lumber that Jonathan is replacing was rated only for interior dry locations. Or, it could have been rated for outdoor use but was rated for rapid water runoff.

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Pressure-treated lumber offers durability, resists decay, and can be a great solution if you need a long-lasting garden fence. Prior to the early 2000s, pressure-treated wood was treated with ...

PT or preservative treated lumber is made by injecting the surface of the wood with a powerful chemical poison. The chemical penetrates to about ¼” and effectively protects the lumber.

Replace porch with pressure-treated wood. By Peter Hotton, Handymen On Call April 24, 2014. Q: My mahogany front porch floor is built on a frame over the original concrete slab.

Rot-resistant lumber like cedar or redwood is preferable, but pine or spruce will last many years. Do not use pressure-treated wood. Make sure any repurposed wood window frame is free of lead paint.

The four wall studs are 81 1/4 inches long; install them as shown in the front framing detail at left. Next, install the ...

In contrast, treated wood from over 18 years ago likely contains arsenic or creosote, and some wood still sold for industrial use contains these toxic treatments.

Rather than removing and replacing-pressure treated wood, consider repairs. If the framing is still strong, problems, like warped, cupped, and split or splintering wood, can be fixed with some ...

In all, 48 landfills throughout the state have been authorized the accept treated wood waste, such as old deck boards, treated framing lumber, wood posts and fencing boards.

PETOSKEY — Interior construction on a major Petoskey housing development is temporarily paused after an inspection found some issues with the framing. According to an update from the Petoskey ...