Fire retardant lumber is a chemically-treated product that resists ignition and slows the spread of a fire. Rather than simply being coated with an external fire retardant, the chemicals are fully incorporated into the wood for a dependable finish. They are also tested for their durability in facing high moisture, heat and corrosives. This type […]
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What Is Plywood Used For?
Plywood is a type of building material made of several layers, or plies, of wood that are glued together to create an affordable board. It comes in various thicknesses and sizes, making it important to choose the right type of plywood for your needs. Some boards are designed to stand up to wet conditions, while […]
What Is Micronized Copper Azole?
Micronized Copper Azole (MCA) is a preservative used in the pressure treatment of residential application wood products. Micronized copper azole can be used above ground, in ground contact or in freshwater contact. The benefit of wood treated with MCA and micronized tebuconazole is long-term protection of wood and its reduced toxicity compared to earlier pressure-treated […]
ACX vs Marine Grade Plywood
When you need plywood for your construction project, you may be confused about the best material to use. Plywood is available in many different types of wood, various thicknesses and in a wide range of quality and price points. For exterior projects or projects exposed to weather conditions, you need to use plywood that is […]
How To Paint Pressure Treated Wood
Pressure treated wood is a great option for a construction project for many reasons. However, these pieces of wood come with a greenish color that you might not love. Fortunately, this can be easily solved with a coat of paint over the wood to give it the color and style that you are happy with. […]
How Strong Is Plywood?
In general, plywood is quite strong due to the way it is made. Individual layers of wood chips and pieces are placed perpendicular to each other and bonded with glue under high pressure. The layers are placed on top of each other and glued together. Each layer alternates the direction of the grain. Alternating the […]