In a word, NO. PT wood is used for it's resistance to insects and decay, but it gets these properties through the use of modern science. It contains arsenic as well as insecticides, fungicides and solvents. When burned these are released into the air in the smoke. It is not fit for man nor beast!

Wood is a plentiful and economic building material that comes from a renewable resource. However, untreated wood is subject to attack by insects, micro-organisms, and decay by fungi. To ensure structural soundness and long service life, wood must be protected from its natural predators. This is especially important in hot and humid climates or wherever wood comes into contact with ground or water, since wood is subject to decay and attack.

First, it is important to remember that pressure-treated wood is not a pesticide, is not a hazardous product, and has not been listed as hazardous waste. It is completely proper and legal to send treated wood to a landfill. However, due to the growing shortage of landfill space, many industrial users are selecting recycling of treated wood as their disposal option. There is a growing movement to "manage" the disposal of treated wood.

All Penofin wood finish colors can be used on any type of wood. However, Chestnut, and Sable blend out the green the best in new pressure-treated lumber and give it a natural wood tone.

We do not make our products in pressure treated wood as it tends to crack and warp, due to the extra moisture content often present after the pressure treating process. There are a couple of good alternatives: Cellular PVC and Cypress. Please see Wood Choices to research these options.

No, the practice of burning CCA-treated wood is unacceptable. Burning treated wood concentrates and releases the preservative chemicals in the ash and smoke particulates. Although warning against burning treated wood is specified on the wood preservative labels, industry and stakeholder groups are working to enhance user awareness of proper handling and disposal of preservative treated wood products.

No. Pressure-treated lumber has a number of characteristics which render it unsuitable for use with the Sukkah Project Kits. The period of exposure to the elements is brief, and does not require pressure-treated wood. Applying an initial coat of water sealant or paint to standard lumber will increase weather resistance, but is not essential.

UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood is a penetrating wood stain and oil finish that beautifies and protects exterior pressure treated lumber, providing a natural appearance. It is ideal for use on ACQ, CCA, Copper Azole and other types of treated lumber, and comes in a variety of tones and semi-transparent colors. UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood contains fungicides and UV absorbers of the highest quality.

No. SaferWood products never need to be re-treated. The unique formula we use during processing at our facility is thermally cured in dry kilns. Upon reaching the right temperature, the treatment material is bonded to the wood and thereafter is no longer water-soluble.

Your heart pumps blood through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries. The moving blood pushes against the arterial walls, and this force is measured as blood pressure. High blood pressure results from the tightening of very small arteries (arterioles) that regulate the blood flow through your body. As these arterioles tighten (or constrict), your heart has to work harder to pump blood through the smaller space, and the pressure inside the vessels grows.

Down and dead firewood may be gathered around your camping area for use at your campsite but it is illegal to load wood in a vehicle to take out of the Forest without a special permit. (You may not cut standing trees nor can you cut limbs off of standing trees.)

No. The only way to get a shiny surface on the wood is by using a multiple coat, film forming finish. We don't recommend clear film forming finishes on decks because they are slippery when wet, they will eventually peel, and they are difficult to maintain and recoat. When properly applied, a penetrating finish like UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood will not be shiny, it will have a natural, matte look. For a glossy or satin appearance on vertical surfaces, we recommend our Timberflex products.

preserved-wood products last longer than alternative products, and thereby conserve a renewable natural resource; wood preservatives do not aggressively leach into the ground or waterways, drinking water supplies, or adversely affect marine life; proper handling and use of preserved wood poses no increased risk of cancer or other illnesses among human, animal, and marine life; and preserved-wood products have been extensively tested and proved to be more reliable and durable than alternative pro.

An impact Assessment Report of the United States Department of Agriculture, prepared in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency, concludes that "the environmental effects of As [arsenic] in air, water, or soil at concentrations normally found from arsenical pesticides as currently used are insignificant," and that "no problems have been found in the literature relative to the environment from wood preservative use."

Simply because picnic tables are primarily used for serving prepared food while a kitchen countertop is used primarily as a cutting surface for raw food.

Pressure treated wood will not rot, but it will cup, warp, split and splinter if it is not sealed so water will not absorb and then evaporate in a number of cycles

Yes, provided the previous finish has sufficiently weathered to allow penetration of UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood. For best results, clean the surface with Wood & Deck Cleaner, or sand to a new surface.

We recommend surface and air temperatures between 45F and 90F. Avoid application in direct sunlight on hot days. If the wood is hot to the touch, it is too hot to apply UV Plus for Pressure Treated Wood.

Water beading is accomplished by adding waxes or paraffin to the stain. These additives do not last very long and are not good permanent water repellents, in addition to this they interfere with adhesion should you decide to paint over the stain. That's why we don't use them in our products. The high solids content of UV Plus fills the pores of the wood, providing excellent water repellency that will last.