When your clients are looking for an outdoor feature that will make a lasting impression, year after year, there are multiple use categories of pressure-treated lumber to help. Understanding which is best for your project will allow you to build a structure that stands strong, leaving your clients happy so you can get more referrals.
Watch the video to learn more, and read the info below for tips to remember.
What use categories of pressure-treated lumber do you need?
The lumber you use for deck joints and support posts is not necessarily the same lumber that is best to use for your deck boards or railings. Refer to the infographic below to make sure you’re using the right use category for your project.
What exterior conditions might impact your project?
In order to select the right treated pressure-treated lumber for your project, it’s important to consider the environmental factors that will affect the lumber over time. For example, outdoor structures in a shady area may accumulate dirt and other environmental debris in the deck boards, or in the corners of the deck. Even pergolas and trellises can be impacted by organic materials as they break down. Deck stairs in particular, along with other high traffic areas, can be subject to the build up of dirt and moisture, and may benefit from lumber treated for ground contact use. Your knowledge of the environment around your structure will help you choose the right treated lumber for your project.
What you should remember
For the best results, evaluate and consider the environment around your structure in order to carefully select the pressure treated lumber that’s right for your project.
Pay attention to the end tags on the treated lumber to find out if it is appropriate for your project, and if necessary, upgrade all lumber for your project to treated lumber rated for ground contact use. Most of all, when considering a residential deck build, remember that pressure-treated lumber is as durable as it is affordable.
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