Proper Preservatives
Amid changing standards for pressure treated wood, some retailers are offering more options—Âsome fewer. Choose the right one. As more and more homeowners
look at decks as extensions of their home, the variety of low maintenance and wood-alternative decking and railing options continue to grow and diversify. Despite the recent growth of alternative materials for decking and railing, treated lumber is king. Recent studies indicate over 95% of decks use pressure treated lumber for the understructure, and over 70% of decks use treated lumber for the decking. With new treatment technologies and changes in standards, the homeowner is counting on you to use the right product for their projects. There are differences in treated lumber, and you need to be aware of the options. Turn the page to learn important factors to consider.
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Deck Specialist
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By Jase DeBoer, Category Marketing Manager, ProWood, Universal Forest Products Photography courtesy of ProWood