Less than 1% of the acetic acid remains in the wood after treatment, though even this small amount can cause zinc-plated or galvanized steel fasteners to corrode.

Pressure-treated wood has been around for nearly 70 years, yet most of us still know very little about this popular outdoor building material.To start, pressure-treated wood is softwood lumber ...

If you're looking to upgrade your home's exterior, include American hardwoods in the mix. New, environmentally friendly treatment methods now make hardwood an excellent and great looking material ...

This is the reason why dry rot and fungus sometimes develop on exterior wood deck-railings at the point where horizontal 2x4 rails are attached to 4x4 posts, and vertical pickets abut the rails.

With the warmer weather here, now is the time to preserve your homes’ exterior wood surfaces, from decks and porches to ...

Don't panic if you have a crack in your wood siding. They're possible to repair, but you need to know the right method and what to buy for a chance at success.

AUTUMN'S upon us, so there's no better time to protect your exterior wood - and nothing better to protect it with than Cuprinol's Rollable Shed and Fence Treatment.

The cedar shingles on this building have achieved full colour depth provided by a one-time exterior wood treatment. Photo by Photo Steve Maxwell Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and ...

Of all there is to love about St. Augustine, termites don't make the list. But with termite swarming season soon underway, it’s important to note facts beyond the yuck factor. According to the U ...

How to get the best result when painting exterior wood. Before you paint, make sure the surface is clean. September 7, 2022. 5 min.