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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.
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Is it necessary to use special nails with treated lumber if the nails will be inside of a wall floor plate to studs?
Any nails in the new treated material should be galvanized.
What is the difference between green deck screws and zink deck screws and which should I use when using pressure treated wood?
When using pressure treated wood you should look for a screw specifically rated for use in ACQ (pressure treated) lumber or use stainless steel.The greed coating may be an ACQ coating but you would have to check the package.You should NOT use zinc deck screws as the copper content in ACQ lumber will react with it causing the screws to corrode.
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.
What materials work best for raised beds gardening sides?
Arsenic treated lumber is not being sold, but other pressure treated wood will be safe to use for your raised beds. Composite lumber and cedar lumber will both be safe and will last a long time for raised beds.
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 best glue to use on treated lumber that is going to place in ground?
Depends what you are gluing onto it. The treated lumber is not the problem, but wet and damp conditions will not be good for many adhesives. I would search the big hardware stores for a 'construction adhesive'
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.
Is plywood or composite best for use in building a deck?
If you want to install an outdoor deck and live in a climate that gets a lot of rain or extreme weather your best bet is to use treated lumber, almost every type of lumber can be bought pre treated, so whatever your deck design is it will coordinate.
Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?
yes it can
