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Show iter 20, 19 - THE DAILY HERALD, Bosw Magazine,' i- Page 11 Fungus infested woo d is prime source of wood decay By READER'S DIGEST BOOKS For AP Special Features Crumbling foundations. Mushy windowsills. Falling fence posts. For years, homeowners were doomed to replace rotted wood. But the battle may finally be over. Some manufacturers now not merely claim guarantee mat their pressure-treate- d wood products will withstand termites and decay for life. ' The Source of the Problem : The basic problem? Wood rots. The source of this destruction? Fungus. Not just one type of fungus, either. There's an entire army of fungus species that thrives on wood. They eat the wood and cause the fiber to dissolve. But fungi cannot infest wood everywhere. They need air, water and a temperature range to thrive. Otherwise, they lie dormant or die. Wood for foundation and outdoor use is a prime candidate for rot when it gets wet and doesn't have a chance to dry out Wood Types, Sections " ( The idea of preserving wood with chemicals began with the natural defenses of wood, notably redwood and cedar. The darker colored heartwood of these trees contains chemicals toxic to most fungus species. The lighter colored sapwood, toward the outside of the tree, is no more resistant than other woods. Preserving Wood Currently, there are three types of chemicals commonly used for nt . wood: (called penta), creosote and chromated copper arsenate (CCA). All are applied commercially only and are not available to homeowners. Penta and creosote are used mainly in industrial applications. Most of the treated lumber a homeowner can buy is treated with CCA (or a similar chemical), which can be identified by the distinctively greenish color of the wood. CCA is dissolved in water and forced deep into the wood under pressure. It bonds with the wood fibeis as the wood dries. After that, it won't leach out and protects the wood indefinitely. The quality of treated wood varies, depending on the species of tree and on how deeply the preser preserving swell from exposure to moisture. But once it's dry, most treated wood can be stained, painted or treated with water repellent to protect it from the elements and keep vative penetrates. To be effective the preservative should penetrate at least 2 12 inches into the wood. the If you cut through a greenish tint should show throughout, although it will become lighter toward the center. An AWPA . . (American Wood Preservers Association) stamp or tag on the lumber is a sign of quality control. Also, note that brushing on a preservative, or soaking or dipping a piece of wood in a preservative, is not as good as pressure treatment With repeated wetting and wood drying, such surface-treate- d develops deep cracks, exposing untreated areas where fungus can it stable. Caution The preservatives in treated wood can be harmful and should be treated with respect Don't use d wood where Eressure-treateor animal food can be exposed to it, such as for counter-top- s, cutting boards and pet dishes. Wash any parts of your skin that come in contact with pressure-treate-d wood. Don't use it indoors or where there might be frequent skin contact with it unless it's sealed with at least two coats of polyurethane, epoxy or shellac. grow. Like any other wood, pressure-treate- d wood will warp, crack and Favorite "ikrica's aknoM 5 " :"r to By 1 L AM FORK- - PL Grove. $103,900. Very la rooms. Almost 12 ac lot Very cute & clean. Great starter home. Near PI Grove Pool. Could assume 4 222. Roger Century 21 BC Roomy homel 4bd, 2 ba, brignl kitchen, new paint & carpets, big yard, stone hearth in fam rm, fruit trees. Keith Century 21 BC 224-123- 4 122. oxs; jps iiMb V . j , NEW Mat ttetes ffnSsaucn vaaa yaa fee o tear v sv ? xix feoair LISTING wrt m a.- NE OREM. 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