Is pressure treated lumber weaker?
Pressure treating does make wood rot resistant. But — it doesn’t make wood water resistant. Pressure treated wood still soaks and looses moisture. You can enjoy pressure treated decks for a very long time.Click to see full answer. Herein, is pressure treated wood weaker?Pressure treated lumber is no stronger than untreated lumber. The difference between…
Pressure treating does make wood rot resistant. But — it doesn’t make wood water resistant. Pressure treated wood still soaks and looses moisture. You can enjoy pressure treated decks for a very long time.Click to see full answer. Herein, is pressure treated wood weaker?Pressure treated lumber is no stronger than untreated lumber. The difference between the two is that pressure treated lumber will resist the elements better than untreated due to chemical preservatives added, and so will maintain its integrity in conditions that would cause normal wood to rot.One may also ask, is pressure treated wood safe for indoor use? The simple answer is pressure-treated lumber can be used in any interior application except cutting boards and countertops. Some have also asked, after they’ve found pressure-treated lumber installed inside their homes, if there is any danger in having it indoors. The answer is no. Also question is, how long does pressure treated wood last? 40 years How much does pressure treated wood shrink?Most 1×6 pickets here shrink a little less than 1/2″ or about 9%. Most of that wood is 20 or 35% grade.
