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CCA is a solution of Copper, Chromates, and Arsenic that is registered as a pesticide. It is applied to certain lumbers, usually pine or fir, in a sealed vat with pressure – similar to a pressure cooker. The pressure forces the chemicals through the entire board so that it is completely protected from fungus and termites.
