WHERE
TO USE PRESSURE TREATED WOOD:
- Pressure-treated
wood is effective against termites and fungal decay, both
above-ground and in-ground. It is ideal for many residential and
commercial applications such as:
- Decks
- Fences
- Walkways
- Retaining
Walls
- Picnic Tables
- Planter Boxes
- Benches
- Gazebos
APPROPRIATE
RETENTION LEVELS OF PRESERVATIVE:
- 0.08 pcf - Decking
and Specialties
- 0.10 pcf - Above
Ground
- 0.21 pcf -
Ground/Fresh Water Contact
- 0.31 pcf -
Structural Sawn Poles & Posts
BUILDING TIPS:
- If the wood is wet
and heavy, butt deck boards together as some shrinkage will occur;
if wood is dry and light, separate boards slightly (max. 1/8") to
allow for future swelling.
- For 2" lumber, use
12d nails or 3" screws.
- For 5/4" decking,
use 10d nails or 2 1/2" screws.
- Screws take longer
to drive than nails, but hold boards securely and will allow for
easier removal if necessary.
RECOMMENDED
HARDWARE:
- For
Normal Outdoor Use: Hot-dipped
galvanized fasteners (meeting ASTM A 153) and connectors (ASTM A 653
Class G185 sheet), or better, are recommended for protection against
the effects of moisture often present where treated wood is used.
- For
Extreme Conditions: For Permanent
Wood Foundations, or where saltwater spray is present, use 304 or
316 stainless steel.
- For Dry,
Protected Use: Galvanized fasteners
are preferable, but the use of non-galvanized nails of sizes and
types approved by the Model Code is acceptable when attaching
joists, studs, or other framing to Wolmanized sill plate, provided
the wood will remain dry in service and protected from weather and
water.
- Other exterior
coated fasteners may be suitable. See manufacturer's
specifications.
- Aluminum should
not be used in direct contact with this wood. To do so would
require an adequate physical barrier between the metal and wood.
HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Do not burn
pressure-treated wood.
- Wear a dust masks,
goggles and gloves when cutting or handling treated or untreated
wood.
- After working with
wood, wash exposed areas thoroughly.
- Wash work clothes
separately from other household clothing before reuse.
- Pressure treated
wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect
contact with drinking water, except for uses involving incidental
contact such as fresh water docks and bridges.
- Do not use
pressure treated wood in circumstances where the preservative may
become a component of food, animal feed, or beehives.
- Do not use
pressure treated wood for mulch.
WARRANTY:
- Genuine Womanized
Residential Outdoor wood products are backed by a lifetime limited
warranty.
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