Category: Deck Construction

I can’t stress enough the importance of sealing pressure-treated wood decks. Despite being treated and designed for withstanding weather and decay, pressure-treated wood should be sealed regularly...

We have all heard those stories. Someone built their fence or deck using pressure-treated wood. A few years later, low and behold, they had to replace it because it was rotten. Often it's not the...

There are many different types of treated wood. The most common a homeowner will come across is pressure-treated for exterior application. But there are many types of treatment for wood. Most...

You have heard that you should always use treated lumber for a outdoor project. But what is pressure-treated wood? Pressure-treated lumber, is wood that is professionally treated and infused with...

There are five different grades assigned to pressure-treated lumber, dependent on the wood’s quality and appearance. The nature of a construction or renovation project and your budget will...

Many factors go into the longevity of pressure-treated wood, but pressure-treated wood typically lasts anywhere from 10 years to upwards of 40 years. If you're building a new outdoor deck for your...