ANSWER: Termites CAN eat pressure treated wood. More Info: Though pressure treated wood may discourage termite infestation, it does not prohibit it. Termites will attack [Read More...]
The density of pressure treated lumber varies according to the type of wood. The purpose of pressure treating lumber is to preserve the structural soundness of wood and [Read More...]
Pressure treated lumber is lumber that has had chemical preservatives pressured or otherwise forced into it. The preservatives help defend the wood against termites, natural [Read More...]
ANSWER: It is possible to dry lumber at home in a variety of ways, although some special equipment may be required. Air-Dried Lumber Lumber can be air-dried by arranging it [Read More...]
ANSWER: You should NOT burn pressure treated lumber. Pressure treated lumber is highly resistant to fungus in insect attack because it is sprayed with a chemical repellent [Read More...]
Pressure-treated lumber is divided into two grades, #1 and #2, based on the appearance and composition of the wood. #1 lumber, also called premium, is the higher grade, with [Read More...]