pressure treated wood is pressure treated. perhaps eis would work using
industrial
pressure treating processies to drive it into the heart of the wood.
spraying it on the lumber would afford little protection.
On Jun 7, 2004, at 10:55 AM, bob smith wrote:
The timing of this inquiry couldn't have been better for me. I
just bought pressure treated landscape timbers for a retaining wall
and to terrace an area for gardening. After hauling part of the order
home, I took time to read a brochure on their use. The list of
handling and use recommendations have raised serious doubts about
using them. 1. You should not burn the scrap. 2. Wear dust mask,
goggles, & gloves when working with it. 3.After working with it wash
exposed area thoroughly. 5. Wash work clothes separately immediately
after use. 6. Should not be used where it comes into direct or
INDIRECT contact with drinking water. 7. Do not use under
circumstances where it may become a compound of food, animal feed, or
beehives.
What effect would spraying untreated lumber with EIS have on its
useful life?
This issue coming up is an example of what makes this the best all
around list on the internet. Bob Smith
----- Original Message -----
From: Charles Sutton
To: [email protected]
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 9:04 PM
Subject: CS>Wood Deck and Balcony
Somewhere, sometime, following a link, I seem to remember that if you
tread bare wood with silver, you won't need to have it pressure
treated. I have a deck that is just yellow pine and is a very nice
gray color after about 3 years in the sun. I like the color, but if I
use the treatment recommended it turns back to the original gold wood
color which I don't like. What method of making silver would be best
to use for spraying this decking for preserving it with silver? Any
suggestions would be appreciated.
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