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Q: What is the chemical used in chemical treated lumber?
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Is pressure treated lumber harmful to children?

There are chemical used in the pressure treatment that may be harmful.


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 pressure treated lumber?

PT lumber is regular wood with a chemical preservative which has been forced to penetrate the wood using pressure.


Can aluminum flashing be used on treated lumber?

Yes, allow the pressure treated wood to dry to allow for shrinkage.


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.


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.


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.


What is sawn treated wood used for?

"Treated" lumber COULD have several meanings, but it usually means treated to resist rot and attack by insects. Early treatments included creosote (thin railroad ties). "Green" lumber was treated with Chrome, Copper, and Arsenic. Due to health hazards, wood a consumer would be likely to come in contact with (handrails, etc) are now treated with a Copper Boron mix. These woods are used for outdoor stairs, decks, docks, gazebos, etc.- anywhere you would have direct contact with the ground. In Hawaii, the Formosa Termite can do GREAT damage to lumber, so much of the house that is built in Hawaii uses treated lumber.


Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?

yes it can