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Why is pressure-treated wood better than untreated wood?

April 26, 2017PRESSURE-TREATED untreated wood

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Why is pressure-treated wood better than untreated wood?

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Pressure-treating extends the life of wood for decades by protecting against termites and fungal decay. However, pressure-treating DOES NOT claim to prevent UV damage from the sun, nor warping and splitting, due to shrinking and swelling caused by water, sun and air contact.