Can you use pressure-treated wood for decking?

Pressure-treated wood is suitable for use on decks, porches, and anything outdoors that has to withstand weather conditions.

What is the best type of pressure-treated wood for decks?

Softwood, typically pine, is what's used for decks made of pressure-treated wood.

Does pressure treated wood last longer than cedar?

It usually does, however, be prepared for your pressure-treated boards to look warped and shrink over time. Cedar may not last as long, but it will look better for longer while it's there.

Is cedar or pressure-treated wood better for decks?

Pressure-treated wood is cheaper and lasts longer but doesn't maintain as pristine an appearance as cedar. Pressure-treated lumber has chemicals in it that can cause infections; this is especially important to note if your kids or pets might be using the deck.

Is composite decking better than wood decking?

The main reason people go with wood is for the up-front cost savings. The main reason people choose composite deck materials is for the low maintenance it requires. Wood decking is cheaper to install but does require more maintenance.

How long will a pressure-treated wood deck last?

Treated wood can last over 40 years. The the type of wood and climate factor into the total lifespan.

What type of wood is pressured treated wood made from?

The most common types of softwood used for pressure treated wood are Southern Yellow Pine, Red and Ponderosa Pine, Douglas Fir and Hem-Fir.

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Decking made from wood treated with chemical preservatives, typically copper-based biocides such as copper amines, to make it last longer by warding off fungal decay and insects.

There are many preservatives used in pressure-treated wood; the most common use a copper-based preservative, MCQ, ACQ, CA-A/CA-B. In 2004 the EPA, along with industry, began restricting the use of CCA (a copper preservative type) in residential applications due to the arsenic used in this process.

Because of the metals and chemicals used in pressure-treated wood, the wood should not be burned except at facilities designed for this. The concern is not the smoke but the leftover toxic ash.</p><p>Growing environmental and health concerns have lead to the development of emerging technologies, such as acetylated wood, which is treated with, at a basic level, really strong vinegar.

Lasts longer than untreated wood, allowing wood types that are not naturally very rot resistant to be used in deck construction.

Two places in the world claim to host the world's largest deck chair - Winton, Australia, and Bournemouth, UK. Both chairs are immense, high enough to need a ladder or ropes to climb into, and spacious enough to seat more than 50 people.