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How should I store pressure treated wood? stratford1 05-06-2008
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Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on May 6, 2008, 8:57 pm
> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
>>> stratford1 wrote:
>>>> Ok, thanks everyone for the advice. Following up on what some of you
>>>> have said... This is an entryway deck so although we wont be on it
>>>> barefoot (at least originally), should we be concerned about tracking
>>>> in any chemicals from the boards? Our plan is to eventually stain the
>>>> deck...will this sufficiently seal in the chemicals? We dont have any
>>>> kids now, but could eventually - and overall I'd rather not have toxic
>>>> stuff exposed regardless. Also how should we address the toxic nature
>>>> of these boards with the philosophy that the deck should be left
>>>> untreated (unstained) for a year to let it breathe? Is there a good
>>>> way to deal with toxic boards for a year? Sorry for all the questions
>>>> on this...I'm a little caught by suprise on this - I was under the
>>>> assumption originally that PT decking was sort of the standard. Its
>>>> starting to sound like more hassle than its worth. Ideas?
>>> My personal opinion is the "problem" is far overblown to the severity of
>>> the disease.
>>
>>
>> I could be convinced. Show me your sources of information, please.
>
> You never showed a single documented problem in the previous dozen or so
> go-rounds, Joe. So, I'll pass this time... :)
>
> --


These chemicals generally aren't tested on humans because no sane human
would agree to it, the way people agree to take part in drug testing.
Therefore, you are the guinea pig. Some problems take quite some time to
develop, which makes them difficult to test for.

But, you knew that. You're just arguing for sport.



Posted by Phisherman on May 6, 2008, 7:35 pm
On Tue, 6 May 2008 12:33:26 -0700 (PDT), stratford1

>Ok, thanks everyone for the advice. Following up on what some of you
>have said... This is an entryway deck so although we wont be on it
>barefoot (at least originally), should we be concerned about tracking
>in any chemicals from the boards? Our plan is to eventually stain the
>deck...will this sufficiently seal in the chemicals? We dont have any
>kids now, but could eventually - and overall I'd rather not have toxic
>stuff exposed regardless. Also how should we address the toxic nature
>of these boards with the philosophy that the deck should be left
>untreated (unstained) for a year to let it breathe? Is there a good
>way to deal with toxic boards for a year? Sorry for all the questions
>on this...I'm a little caught by suprise on this - I was under the
>assumption originally that PT decking was sort of the standard. Its
>starting to sound like more hassle than its worth. Ideas?


After a year much of the chemicals will leach out. There is no or
very little concern with skin in contact with PT lumber, but I would
not use PT wood for eating surfaces such as a picnic table. Sealing
the wood will help make it last much longer. I recommend Cabot
Decking stain. Stain all surfaces, with special attention to end
grain. Avoid handling PT wood with bare hands, PT splinters can be
quite nasty and slow healing.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on May 6, 2008, 7:37 pm
> On Tue, 6 May 2008 12:33:26 -0700 (PDT), stratford1
>
>>Ok, thanks everyone for the advice. Following up on what some of you
>>have said... This is an entryway deck so although we wont be on it
>>barefoot (at least originally), should we be concerned about tracking
>>in any chemicals from the boards? Our plan is to eventually stain the
>>deck...will this sufficiently seal in the chemicals? We dont have any
>>kids now, but could eventually - and overall I'd rather not have toxic
>>stuff exposed regardless. Also how should we address the toxic nature
>>of these boards with the philosophy that the deck should be left
>>untreated (unstained) for a year to let it breathe? Is there a good
>>way to deal with toxic boards for a year? Sorry for all the questions
>>on this...I'm a little caught by suprise on this - I was under the
>>assumption originally that PT decking was sort of the standard. Its
>>starting to sound like more hassle than its worth. Ideas?
>
>
> After a year much of the chemicals will leach out.


Really? I'd like to read more about that. Where did you read that?

Seems like if most of the chemicals leached out, it would be almost like
untreated wood, and not worth paying more for.



Posted by Stormin Mormon on May 6, 2008, 7:53 pm
High society people use something something called a "plate". Reduces the
ammount of time your food is in contact with the table. I wouldn't know.
Just something I heard.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
.



After a year much of the chemicals will leach out. There is no or
very little concern with skin in contact with PT lumber, but I would
not use PT wood for eating surfaces such as a picnic table.



Posted by Phisherman on May 6, 2008, 7:29 pm
On Tue, 6 May 2008 08:12:44 -0700 (PDT), stratford1

>I'm currently in the process of rebuilding a small deck and have about
>20 PT boards waiting to be put on. The way the project has been going
>(unfortunately) it could be a while before I get them on. My question
>is...what's the best way to store these boards? They're currently
>stacked outside - sitting on some 2x4s to keep them off the ground.
>I'm a little confused because I've read a few things that suggest they
>should be covered to avoid exposure to the elements...yet, these are
>for a porch which will be continually exposed to the elements...and
>isnt it good for the wood to "breathe" and dry out for some time?
>
>One other question about these boards in particular...when I
>originally bought them they were COMPLETELY wet and very soft. So much
>so, that when I drive a screw the screw wants to go completely through
>the board. Any suggestions on what to do so that these boards will
>fairly quickly dry enough to be usable? Do I need to wait to add them
>to the deck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sticker and stack the wood neatly, keep outside, protect from elements
and up off the ground. As wood dries, it will twist, wane, cup, warp,
shrink and split. This is particularly true for pressure treated wood
that has not been kiln dried. There is nothing wrong with building
with wet wood. Wait at least 6 months before applying a stain or
other protective finish.

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