The Benefits of Pressure Treated Lumber

Pressured treated lumber is mainly used outdoors and grants protection against many forces of nature. The treatment is designed to resist decomposition as well as insects such as termites. Additional benefits include resilience against water, sun, and fungus damage. This translates into an economic advantage for homeowners by allowing them to replace wood less often. The best uses of pressured treated lumber is for outdoor structures or projects include:

• Decks
• Patios
• Fences
• Playgrounds
• Docks
• Railings
• Posts
• Various landscaping and gardening structures

Some pressure treated wood is used for commercial and industrial products such as traffic signposts, barriers, bridges, utilities, and indoor pools.

The Pressure Treatment Process

Pressure treated lumber is created by treating a cut piece of lumber with a form of chemical preservative. The wood then runs through a pressure chamber where it is depleted of moisture deposits. The pressure forces the chemical preservative far into the wood, resulting in lumber impervious to damage caused by decay. This process makes pressured treated lumber the perfect material for outdoor building.

Environmental Benefits

Pressure treated lumber also has a considerable environmental benefit: its long lifespan due to preservation. Since this type of wood can be used for much longer, there is not a great need to replace it often. Additionally, since the wood has a long shelf-life, it can always be reused for other types of projects such as a building a doghouse, gardening box, or walkway edger.

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Pressure treated lumber can offer both the look and the durable function you would expect of an outdoor building material. For more information on materials you can use to increase lifespan of your home contact the Orlando custom home builders of BRC homes today at 407-612-6998.