When wood is pressure treated, chemicals are forced into the wood to preserve it and make it resist rot, decay and insects. Three of the most common chemicals used to treat lumber are discussed below.

When it comes to building your garden beds, choosing the right materials is important for many reasons. Pressure-treated lumber offers durability, resists decay, and can be a great solution if you ...

Wood is pressure-treated with chemical preservatives to prevent damage caused by insects and fungus. Concern about the toxicity of the chemicals originally used to pressure-treat wood led to newer ...

Do not burn treated wood waste, as it contains toxic chemicals. Treated wood is full of pesticides that contain harmful chemicals. Wood is “treated” (i.e. dipped, sprayed, or pressure-treated) with ...

The size of the worldwide treated wood market was valued at $6.21 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow 6.7% annually to reach $9.78 billion by 2032, according to new report, “Global Treated Wood ...

Wood that is stained or painted Wood that is chemically treated or pressure treated Wood that has nails, screws or other hardware attached.

Dip-treated timber offers limited protection as the preservatives only penetrate the surface of the wood. In pressure-treated timber, preservatives are forced deep into the wood, which offers ...