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Show THE SENTINEL Thursday, April 24, 1380 10 Pag Prevent Decay , Termite Damage Using Pressure Treated Wood Outdoors Vou Can that building contractors who have been using it for deterioration from decay many years in projects and termite damage is where wood will be now being marketed subjected to constant widely in western states. moisture, including The product is pressure ground contact. It has also been used extensively for treated wood. A lumber product withstand will Pressure treated outdoor lumber, posts and poles have been impregnated with preservatives that render the wood useless to termites and fungi, the micro-organism- that s cause decay. The Forest Products Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture determined that has residential projects in many other pressure treated wood will last "in excess of 50 years" when exposed to the elements in temperate deck boards themselves. All will help you Wood The Western understand why this wood Preservers Institute is so durable. To begin recommends that you use with, pressure treaters the same methods of use native western woods sawing and nailing that are readily available pressure treated wood to western retail markets. that you would use for Before treatment, the untreated lumber. It wood must be thoroughly particularly recommends dried to give cells within that only the wood room to accept galvanized nails, bolts, or the preservatives. When screws be used to prevent has taken proper drying place, the lumber is loaded onto narrow gauge railway tram cars and discoloration of the wood from rust. The Uniform Building Code, the code widely recognized in western states, requires that wood in used important structural members in contact be ground pressure treated. This means that pressure treated wood is the best d regions of the United States. This product is now being produced in western and marketed plants lumber through yards and building supply centers in wheeled into a long all western states. It is the horizontal cylinder, where ideal wood for building the pressure treatment fences, takes place.. The retaining walls, garden cylinder is under pressure steps, outdoor furniture, up to 130 pounds per storage sheds, and all square inch. This process other projects subject to continues until the proper amount of preservative is climates. moisture. Pressure treated wood A brief description of absorbed by the wood, is very popular with the pressure treatment usually about eight hours. .As a result of this treatment, termites and fungi cannot eat the wood. It is, literally, preserved properly By process hot-dippe- material you can use for members in support decks, as well as for the treated pressure are lumber products to strict quality subject control standards set by Wood American the Bureau Preservers (AWPB), an independent organization established by the industry to ensure that all producers meet proper treating Lumber requirements. stamped with the AWPB LP-- 2 Quality Mark is for use. above ground sundecks, hi i wood, which is exactly what you need for any outdoor project. zr - construction of the most important benefits of this wood is that, unlike untreated it woods, seldom turns black and slippery from constant rain or watering. If you have ever had a potted plant on an untreated deck you know how fast discoloration can develop from the runoff of water used for plants. : lint y E- One Wood ' -j can be treated projects, durability is Sandy Hardware Has Sggj. - Beet Prices In Totm . ta Bulk Garden Seeds where required. Preservatives used in pressure treatment give the wood an attractive tint of light green or copper green. If you want to paint or stain this wood, you will find that it requires about d of the finish that untreated wood does. No : is finish necessary,! ma ! - Dutch Boy Latox one-thir- however. It is and . of : Exterior Oil Baso Stain important to remember that pressure treatment in no way changes characteristics the the wood itself. You will have ' KU2RAY FIRST THRIFT & LOAN 5899 So. State Street Callus... CO. the same characteristics after treatment as before. Your lumber dealer or building supply center will recommend the species and grades appropriate for your specific projects. 1 IN0O0R0UTD88R FURNITURE MAKES BEAUTIFUL DOLLARS AND SENSE. Sleek, carefree plastic furniture from Beyterian Limited s celebrated Kartell line moves out on the patio for a summer's worth of beautifully casual living. 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