Aaron Pilch was on a quest for two pieces of wood. It took him three weeks to find them. The do-it-yourselfer recently needed the 2-inch-by-12-inch-by-12-foot planks of pressure-treated pine to m ...

Must be kiln-dried: “Pressure-treated decking boards will shrink, split, crack and warp if they have not been properly kiln-dried,” says Kou. Not all PT wood is kiln-dried, so it’s important ...

SINCE LAST November, Karol’s “new” deck has been the province of dogs, cats, ... Pressure-treated or not, a wood deck needs care Share this: Click to share on Facebook ...

I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood. The deck is about 8-10 years old. I have lived in the house for 6-7 years. The former owners never waterproofed the deck or cleaned it.

Last week we talked about cleaning and staining the garage floor and taking care of all the cracks. So I got a few questions after that about wooden decks -- especially the pressure-treated wood ...

You might be eager to complete your newly built deck, but if it’s built of pressure-treated wood, it’s important to wait ...

Q: I have 35-year-old decking made of pressure-treated wood planks. They have been stained several times. Now the surface is splintering and nail heads are popping, creating a risk to bare feet. I ...

Some pressure-treated lumber is expensive, while high-grade pressure-treated lumber costs more. If you have your heart set on imported wood, such as mahogany, cumaru or ipe, you’ll spend much more.

Pressure-treated wood most often is used for decks, fences, and other outdoor structures. Water-based pressure-treated woods should be safe for garden beds, with a few precautions. It should not ...

When retiree Dave Smukler sourced the lumber for his home’s deck in Hadley, N.Y., he was able to find enough pressure-treated wood by opting for a thicker plank than the 1¼-inch thick, “5 ...

Q. I have a deck that was constructed from pressure treated wood. The deck is about 8-10 years old. I have lived in the house for 6-7 years. The former owners never waterproofed the deck or ...