It's hard not to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options when purchasing lumber. In addition to the various lengths and thicknesses of boards, there's also both treated and untreated wood ...

But if you come into some wood another way—and don’t have a lot of experience working with it—you may not know how to tell whether it has been pressure-treated. Fortunately, there are a few ...

The researchers tested their theory using two raised planter gardens, one made of untreated Douglas-Fir lumber, and a second made of Douglas-Fir treated with Copper Azole (CA-C): Soil and plants ...

and they bury three samples of wood, each about a meter apart. One sample will be treated with a new formulation, one will be treated with a known preservative, and one will be untreated.

Adams says consumers can recognize CCA-treated lumber by its greenish tinge and often heavier weight than untreated lumber. “Most of the treated lumber in the Northeast is southern yellow pine ...

A wooden fence can serve you well for 7-12 years if it’s made of untreated lumber, and 30 years or more for pressure treated lumber. However, it will require ...

Even with proper care, wood is susceptible to rot, which slowly weakens its strength and appearance. Some signs of rot include noticeable sagging, cracking, or collapsing. If left untreated ...

Most of our building practices aren't especially sustainable. Concrete production is a major source of carbon emissions, and steel production is very resource intensive. Once completed, heating ...

This is a liquid you can paint onto any untreated lumber. Copper is a natural biocide. It’s the primary component in treated lumber you purchase for outdoor use. You can even buy treated plywood ...