Wood Chat

New Series: Did You Know?

This new series answers the most asked questions on treated wood.

New Treated Wood Course Sets Record

Over 1,000 course takers in the first 10 days!

Part 10 - How to interview contractors

15 Questions to ask prospective contractors

Part 9 -The Pressure Treating Process

Pressure treating wood provides deep penetration and retention of preservatives for protection for wood products...

Part 8 - Research on treated wood for garden beds

The information below explains what chemicals are used in Viance ground contact treated wood for residential use and the results of numerous scientific studies.

Part 7 - Safe Handling Treated Wood

Always wear gloves when handling wood. Specific work practices may vary depending on the environment and safety requirements of individual jobs.

Part 6 - Snow and Ice Removal

Best practices for removing snow and ice from your deck

Part 5 - Cleaning Wood Decks

Learn why sodium percarbonate and oxalic acid are better for cleaning your deck.

Part 4 - Staining Treated Wood

Recommendations on when to stain and what to use

Part 3 - Hardware and Installation

Hardware, installation tips, treating end cuts and removing the grade stamp

Part 2 - Treated Wood Sizes and Project Plans

This week we cover common treated wood sizes in nominal and actual dimensions plus links to popular project plans.

Part 1 of a 10-part Series: AWPA Use Categories and End Tags

AWPA's Use Categories - five main and 12 sub categories for pressure treated wood. End tags explained.