Should I use pressure treated wood for deck posts?
Pressure-treated wood is ideal for decks, posts buried in the ground, and even ground contact in finished basements, but it’s not always the best product for every job.
Should I use pressure treated wood for fence posts?
Pressure Treated Wood Posts. Which is best? If you can, stick with pressure treated pine or fir type wood that is rated for ground contact. While cedar’s tight grain, resistance to rot, and lack of knots make for optimal fence material – it is less durable against soil than pressure treated pine (in posts).
How long will a treated 4×6 post last in the ground?
A PT post will last a long time in concrete, maybe 5 to 10 years in soil alone. I suggest you embed the post in concrete, trowel a peak around the post so water runs off, and don’t let the PT post come in contact with the ground.
Can you put pressure treated wood directly on the ground?
Pressure-treated wood is softwood lumber, typically southern yellow pine, that’s been chemically treated to resist rot, decay and termites. Lumber treated to “Ground Contact” has a high chemical retention level and can be placed directly on or in the ground with better protection against rot or decay.
Which lasts longer cedar or pressure treated?
When it comes to comparing treated wood vs. cedar, pressure-treated wood is the sturdier and more weather-proof of the two. It’s highly resistant to insect attack and rot, and special versions rated for “ground contact” can be buried in soil and will continue to shrug off decay for decades.
Should fence posts be cedar or pressure treated?
Cedar is stronger and more durable than pressure-treated lumber. Pressure-treated lumber can warp and weather within a few years if left untreated, while cedar is more capable of naturally keeping its shape. However, cedar is more susceptible to cosmetic damages, such as dents and scratches.
Do pressure treated posts rot in concrete?
Simply setting the posts in concrete does create a condition that will accelerate rot in the bottom of the posts. With pressure-treated posts, the rot will be slow.
Which is better cedar or pressure treated wood?
Can I use treated wood for post diameter?
Post diameter indicates the measurement at the small end of the post or minimum diameter. Galvanized or stainless steel fasteners are recommended for use in preserved wood. Do not use treated wood in direct contact with aluminum. Ask for a Safe Handling Information Sheet for use and handling recommendations. Never burn treated wood.
Where can I buy treated posts in Texas?
American Pole & Timber supplies treated posts throughout Texas and Louisiana. Whether you need a single bundle or multiple truckloads, we can deliver your needs. The chart below includes most available treated post sizes.
Can I have my posts pressure treated or custom cut?
Custom cutting and drilling are also available. Your posts can be pressure treated with Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA) or Alkaline Copper Quat (ACQ). CCA pressure treated posts are the standard posts supplied from American Pole & Timber.
How do you work with pressure treated wood?
Wear dust mask and goggles when cutting or sanding treated wood. Wear gloves when working with treated wood. Pressure treated squares 10′ and longer are number 2 & better incised Hem/Fir. This wood has been pressure treated with MCA or CA-C chemical. Treating specifications and timber species are variable at this time, inquire for details.