0
What else can I help you with?
How can you tell if wood is pressure treated?
Lok for a small plastic tag stapled to the end of the board, or a staple and the remains of the tag. Green tint to the wood is a POSSIBLE indicator of treated lumber.
What is pressure treated lumber?
PT lumber is regular wood with a chemical preservative which has been forced to penetrate the wood using pressure.
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.
Can pressure treated lumber be set in concrete?
yes it can
Which woods are both termite and rot resistant?
Redwood and Wolmanized Lumber
What are the common misconceptions about the term "green lumber" in the lumber industry?
Common misconceptions about the term "green lumber" in the lumber industry include the belief that it refers to the color of the wood, when in fact it means freshly cut or unseasoned wood. Another misconception is that green lumber is environmentally friendly, when in reality it requires a drying process before it can be used in construction.
What are the differences between kiln-dried and green lumber in terms of their suitability for woodworking projects?
Kiln-dried lumber is better for woodworking projects than green lumber because it is less likely to warp or shrink. Kiln-dried lumber has lower moisture content, making it more stable and easier to work with. Green lumber, on the other hand, has higher moisture content and is more prone to warping and shrinking as it dries.
What are the differences in structural integrity and performance between kiln-dried and green lumber framing for construction projects?
Kiln-dried lumber is stronger and more stable than green lumber due to the removal of moisture, resulting in less warping and shrinking. This leads to better structural integrity and performance in construction projects. Green lumber, on the other hand, is more prone to warping and shrinking as it dries, which can affect the overall stability and longevity of the structure.
What are the differences between green lumber and kiln-dried lumber in terms of their suitability for construction projects?
Green lumber is freshly cut and contains a high moisture content, making it prone to warping and shrinking as it dries. Kiln-dried lumber has been dried in a controlled environment, resulting in a more stable and less prone to warping material, making it more suitable for construction projects.
Does just milled green fir lumber shrink much?
If you are talking about lumber thats been delivered to a job site or a retailer then yes you might see some shrinkage but honestly nothing that will effect your framing. The biggest problem I've experienced with green lumber is that some pieces will twist slightly as they dry. Other than that, no major shrinkage issues should bother you.
Is the correct plural of lumber is lumber?
Yes. Lumber.
Can you get lumber after getting lumber shed in harvest moon?
when you have the lumber shed it will not show the lumber but in fact it DOES go into the lumber shed to get the lumber out press on the shed I HOPE I HAVE HELPED YOU
Is lumber a collective noun?
No, the noun lumber is not used as a collective noun. The collective noun for lumber is a stack of lumber.
What is the difference between unseasoned wood and seasoned wood?
This refers to the amount of aging it has had since cut. Green is another name for unseasoned wood. This refers to firewood and cut lumber. Seasoned is ready for sale in a lumber yard or fireplace ready.
What is a lumber jobber?
a job to get lumber
Where is lumber sold?
at a lumber shop!
Composite Lumber?
form_title= Composite Lumber form_header= Become a handyman with composite lumber. What is the project? *= _ [50] How much lumber do you need?*= _ [50] Does the lumber need to be pretreated?*= () Yes () No
