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Past World Champion Steve Furr Still Collecting Trophies

See Steve Furr in action as he wins both PDRA Elite Top Dragster at the East Coast Nationals and the Mid-Atlantic Showdown .

New Research Update on Treated Wood in Garden Beds

Read the latest update on research now in its third year on treated wood use for garden beds

May is Deck Safety Month®

Check these key deck areas to keep your outdoor living space safe for you, your family and friends.

Top 10 Treated Wood FAQs

We answer the questions you have about treated wood.

Top Rated Wood Deck Cleaners

Check out our compiled list of the highly-rated wood cleaners based on 2023 and 2022 tests and surveys.

Highlights from the 119th Annual Meeting of the AWPA

Research and technical sessions present topics on education, environmental, regulatory, utility poles, treated wood reuse and new and emerging wood treatments and coatings.

Bob Baeppler Receives 2023 Award of Merit

A member of the AWPA for 45 years, Bob led and served on many committees and as AWPA president in 2018.

W.C. Meredith and the benefits of UltraPole NXT with DCOI

The combination of their steam conditioning process and the eco-friendly DCOI preservative, provides their customers with a pole that may be the most future-forward in addressing environmental concerns available in the marketplace.

Brooks Manufacturing on DCOI

""The advantage of DCOI for us as a wood crossarm treater, is the preservative penetrates better than penta."

Ask the Experts - You Have Questions, We've Got Answers

We answer your questions on treated wood!

Broadband Access Initiatives

There are numerous funding initiatives available through government, utilities and other organizations.

Gaff & fire retardant testing on DCOI and Penta treated utility poles

Comparative DCOI and Penta treated wood utility poles in gaff and fire retardant testing