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Treated wood can hurt birds because of the dangerous chemical compounds used to treat the wood. It is known that some treated wood has arsenic in it and could poison the birds habitat.
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Is wolmanized wood also know as pressure treated wood?
Wolmanized Wood is a brand of pressure treated wood.
What is the tensile strengthof pressure treated wood?
Depends on the dimensions and type of treated wood. Not signifcantly different from untreated wood.
Why wood treated?
Wood, which is subject to moisture in a garden, for instance, must be regularly treated with a preservative to prevent the wood rotting.
What is the abbreviation for treated wood?
PT Wood.
Is wood harmful?
A human cannot digest wood. Small amounts of wood (such as a pinch of sawdust)will eventually pass though the digestive system without doing you any harm. Larger amounts could give the eater problems. Treated woods might be harmful.
Is treated wood soft or hard?
"Treated wood can be soft or hard." But, generally what is bought from a lumberyard is soft.
How long does pressure treated wood last when treated?
Pressure treated wood can last up to 20 years or more and most pressured treated wood sold in stores such as Home Depot offer a limited lifetime warranty.
Will moldy bread harm birds?
that i know of no moldy bread doesnt harm birds.
Does pressure treated lumber have to be stamped by ippc?
Preservatively-treated (pressure-treated) wood does not meet the standard, unless the wood was heat-treated and stamped HT prior to preservative treatment.
Why does pressure treated wood have holes?
Pressure treated wood is soaked in a special chemical to prevent rotting. Pressure treated wood products have "holes" in them, so the liquid can be readily absorbed for optimal saturation.
Does pressure treated wood need further protection treatment?
It may. If you saw or drill pressure treated wood, you may have exposed part of the wood that was not treated- the INSIDE of the wood. You may need to brush some preservative on the newly exposed surfaces.
Has the wood used in outdoor gardening sheds been treated to prevent water damage?
Most of the time, the wood is treated. If not, you can treat (and paint) the wood yourself.
