Treated Lumber- Wood Under Pressure

What is pressure treatment? Pressure treatment is a process that forces chemical preservatives into the wood. Wood is placed inside a closed cylinder, then vacuum and pressure are applied to force the preservatives into the wood. The preservatives help protect the wood from attack by termites, other insects, and fungal decay. What types of pressure treatments are used? Waterborne, Creosote, and Oil-borne (penta) are the three broad classes of preservatives typically used when pressure-...
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