Wood Chat

How is wood pressure treated? And today's wood preservatives

In Chemical and Engineering News’ March 7, 2022 issue, writer Craig Bettenhausen explains, "Old wood-preservation chemistries have fallen out of favor, and new ones are in the works."

New research on treated wood used in raised garden beds

Of interest to the home gardener is whether any of the preservative components in treated wood used to construct a raised bed garden could render the food crop unsafe for consumption.

Five Marketing Steps to Provide Value

In today’s businesses, little is just transactional. More and more, businesses need to add more value in service, training, marketing support, and industry expertise on your products throughout the selling chain.

Did you know how wood is pressure-treated?

Learn how wood is pressure treated in eastern and western speciesl

Brooks Mfg Begins UltraArm Production

Bellingham, WA company produces wood crossarms for utilities with environmentally advanced preservative.

New Series: Did You Know?

This new series answers the most asked questions on treated wood.

New Treated Wood Course Sets Record

Over 1,000 course takers in the first 10 days!

Part 10 - How to interview contractors

15 Questions to ask prospective contractors

Part 9 -The Pressure Treating Process

Pressure treating wood provides deep penetration and retention of preservatives for protection for wood products...

Part 8 - Research on treated wood for garden beds

The information below explains what chemicals are used in Viance ground contact treated wood for residential use and the results of numerous scientific studies.

Part 7 - Safe Handling Treated Wood

Always wear gloves when handling wood. Specific work practices may vary depending on the environment and safety requirements of individual jobs.

Part 6 - Snow and Ice Removal

Best practices for removing snow and ice from your deck