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Is polyurethane toxic? This is a question that you will come across almost every other day. Regardless of where you live, small rural towns, or busy cities, the homeowners keep asking that. And you can attribute that to the fact that polyurethane is a durable finish that offers your home beauty other than protection. …
Pressure treated wood does not necessarily need protection as it contains chemicals that inhibit the destructive actions by microorganisms and insects such as termites. However, there are other aspects of the environment such as rain and sunlight that can lead to rotting and discoloration of your treated wood, painting and staining can help prevent …
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People love growing herbs, vegetables, fruits, and other plants in boxes made from pressure treated wood but is pressure treated wood safe for vegetable gardens? These garden boxes have soil filled in them; they are then strategically placed on lawns, balconies, patios, and open porches with adequate exposure to sunlight. We need to answer this …
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Does pressure treated wood rot when you use it on the exterior without further protective treatment? Yes, it will definitely rot! So what is wood rot? Wood rot, which is also referred to as wood decay, is the decomposition of wood due to actions by a specific family of fungi. These microorganisms eat away wood, …
