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Cherrytone landscape timbers are untreated wood, coated with a factory applied stain. they are NOT redwood!
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When was Treated Timber Resists Rot created?
Treated Timber Resists Rot was created in 2008.
What Is c16 timber?
C16 timber is sawn softwood structural timber which has been treated and strength graded
What is meant by Conflict in the landscape?
It means that when there is problem with the way in which the landscape is being treated.
How is pressure treated lumber different from regular lumber?
Pressure treated timber is timber impregnated with chromated copper arsenate under pressure and vacuum cycles. These preserve the timber from various fungicides that would normally eat the timber reducing its life-span.
Can tanalised wood be painted?
TANALISED timber relates to timber that has been industrially treated with TANALITH preservative under vacuum in an enclosed treatment vessel. The preservative manufacturer, Arch Timber Protection, has a website at www.archtp.com with a Consumer Information Sheet which contains advice regarding compatible glues for TANALISED E pressure treated timber. A range of glues are advised, depending on the end use of the treated timber.
Is timber the best wood used?
no the best wood is treated mahogony
Why you collect soil samples away from fences?
Most fence timber is treated, if you test the soil close to it there is a good chance the soil will be contaminated from the timber preservative leaching from the timber to the soil.
Can you get arsenic poisoning from handling Tanalised wood?
Tanalised timber refers to wood that has been industrially treated using a controlled vacuum pressure process with the Tanalith preservative.Tanalith C preservative contains chromated copper arsenate. In Europe, the use of Tanalised C pressure treated timber was restricted in 2006, and its successor in this market is Tanalised E pressure treated timber, which contains copper and triazole biocides.Timber treated with any Tanalith preservative is resistant to leaching but should be handled with care and any exposed skin is recommended to be washed before eating, drinking or going to the toilet. Avoid handling treated timber that is wet.See the Related links for more information.
Can you burn tanalised wood in your fire?
When a component treated with TANALITH wood preservative, applied using a vacuum pressure treatment process, reaches the end of its useful service life, there are a number of methods to consider for its disposal. These options are dependent on the formulation of TANALITH preservative that the timber was treated with. Visit the Arch Timber Protection website at www.archtp.com for further information on this subject. When a component treated with TANALITH wood preservative reaches the end of its useful service life, there are a number of methods to consider for its disposal. These options are dependent on the formulation of TANALITH preservative that the timber was treated with. Visit the Arch Timber Protection website at www.archtp.com for further information on this subject.
Has anyone used cherrytone landscaping logs as a deck railing material and can you stain it?
maybe but i havent seen anyone use it
Which fence looks better Timber or Colorbond?
I don't have a lot of experience with Colorbond fencing. I would base my decision on your preference of metal or natural fencing. The metal will last for a longer period of time, timber can be painted. Then you would need to consider upkeep of painting. If your landscape is more natural I would go with the timber.
What will happen to your health if you burn tanalised timber in an open fire?
Tanalised timber refers to wood that has been industrially treated using a controlled vacuum pressure process with Tanalith preservative. Tanalised and Tanalith are registered trade marks of Arch Timber Protection, and may not be used to describe other formulations.Tanalith C preservative contains chromated copper arsenate (CCA). In Europe, the use of Tanalised C pressure treated timber was restricted in 2006, and its replacement there is Tanalised E pressure treated timber, which contains copper and triazole biocides - which are commonly used to protect food crops.The options for disposal of Tanalised wood are dependent on the formulation of Tanalith preservative that the timber was treated with, which can be identified by analysis. The Code of Practice in Related Links gives recommended advice on how treated timber can be disposed of effectively.Tanalised E may be burned in approved industrial incinerators, but should not be burned in open fires or home wood burners. Please see the Related Link for more detailed information.When burned, Tanalised C or CCA treated timber releases toxic chemicals into the air and concentrates them in the ash. The treatment of this timber may incorporate Copper, Chrome and Arsenic. These can all be classed as heavy metal toxins. Symptoms will vary depending on the degree of poisoning but can include:loss of appetite,nausea,vomiting,diarrhoea,skin tingling,cramping of muscles,seizures,hearing loss,sleepiness,confusion,headaches,fainting,dizziness.
