Does Treated Pine need any protection?
Treated Pine is normal Radiata Pine that has been pressure-treated to resist decay, termites and fungi. The treatment involves saturating the timber so it is essential to leave treated pine to dry properly before applying a coating. While it will remain in good structural condition for many years, the initial green colour will fade and the surface will become grey over time. Coatings are applied to Treated Pine to give the desired appearance rather than to prolong the lifetime of the timber.
