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Pressure treated wood is not good to burn... in could have chemicals in it. If you need to burn it, burn it where people wont breath it in.
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∙ 11y agoIt is considered risky by many individuals. Treated lumber contains a wide variety of chemicals and there are unknown risks associated with it.
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What burns faster branches or treated wood?
Depends on the nature of the timber(wood). Green timber often does not burn readil;y , but when seasoned it will burn more quickly., Elm is a good example. It only smoulders , when green, but will burn slowly when seasoned. By contrast, holly, will burn vigorously when green. Generally , soft woods burn quicker than hard woods.
Pressure-treated wood contains the carcinogen?
Older pressure treated lumber known as CCA was treated with 3 substances, Chrome, Copper, and Arsenic. Newer treated lumber intended for consumer contact is now treated with different chemicals, such as copper/boron. Lumber NOT intended for consumer contact, such as buried or submerged lumber may still be CCA treated. PS- it is not a good idea to burn ANY treated lumber. If it kills bugs and fungi, it is likely not real good for you, either.
Is it ok to burn plywood and 2 x 4's in a fireplace?
NEVER burn lumber in a fireplace. its been treated with chemicals and preservatives you dont want to breathe!
Is it safe to burn treated pine?
Depends on what is with treated with. If you mean lumber treated to resist rot and insects, such as wood used on a deck or fence post- NO. The treatment chemicals are toxic- and so is the smoke from burning that wood.
When and where should you use treated lumber?
Treated lumber should be used in outdoor construction. There are different types of treated lumber, some are for above ground use and some are for below grade use.
What is the meaning of RGH Treated Lumber?
treated pine
What is green lumber?
You might be referring to 'pressure treated' lumber, or lumber that has been milled but not dry.
Is there a list of woods to burn in a fireplace?
There are a number of websites that offer information on the best wood for heating. Generally, hardwoods such as Ash, Oak, and Hickory will be the very best. Softwoods such as pine and fir will have low heat values, burn up quickly, and produce a lot of creosote (but makes good kindling) There are a few toxic woods I would NOT burn, including poison oak, sumac, and treated lumber scrap. Treated lumber (may be called CCA, Tanalised, salt treated, or "green wood") is treated with heavy metals to keep bugs and fungus from destroying it.
What is the weight of fire treated lumber?
thesame
Is there a way to fill cracks and splintered areas in treated lumber on a old deck?
NO, not on treated lumber. Almost anything will come off within a year.
Is treated or regular lumber better for a fence?
Treated, because it will resist insects.
Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?
yes it can
