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What Is Pressure Treated Wood? Pressure treated lumber refers to the wood with infused protective chemicals in a pressure treatment process. During pressure treatment, wood is placed in a pressure chamber with liquid preservative where the chemicals are forced into the wood under high pressure. You can determine that wood is pressure treated by cutting …
Cedar siding is famous for its resilience to weather-induced damage and rot. But it still needs regular maintenance to increase its lifespan. So, how long does cedar siding last? Generally, cedar siding has a 20 to 40 years life expectancy and can go up to 70 years in the right conditions. The overall performance of …
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Pressure treated wood may need painting and staining, depending on your project expectations. However, you need to work with dried lumber which leads to the question, how long does pressure treated wood take to dry? As a rule of thumb, wait about 72 hours to one week for pressure treated wood to dry. But the …
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What is softwood? This is going to be the primary focus of this article, answering questions around softwood. When sourcing wood for a project, you’ll come across two terms – softwood and hardwood. These are terms used to describe the different timber species available for woodwork, and you must understand their differences to know which …
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Allergic reaction to pressure treated wood has not entirely gone away despite the banning of use of toxic chemicals in treatment processes. Manufacturers today treat wood with Quarternary Ammonium Compounds (ACQ) and Alkaline Copper (AC). These chemicals are less toxic and do not leach into the soil like creosote and Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA). Today, …
Plywood is a famous construction material because of its affordability, versatility, and durability. However, it is susceptible to water damage when used on decks and other outdoor projects. So, let’s learn How to Waterproof Plywood. You can waterproof plywood with the application of polyurethane, epoxy finish, or paint. Lightly sand your plywood using 180-grit sandpaper, …
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At the end of this discussion, you will be in a position to make a choice in the pin vs pinless wood moisture meter conversation. so, stay with me… Every woodworker knows that a piece of wood’s Moisture Content (MC) is vital to every project’s success. Therefore, you must know the precise volume inside the …
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Can you mix stain and polyurethane? This question never goes away as most readers still feels there are “holes” to file as far as the question is related. So, let’s answer it once and for all! Although wood staining delivers a shiny appearance and exposes the wood grain, to most homeowners, woodworkers and others, staining …
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Applying polyurethane with a rag must be one of the most fascinating way of finishing your woodworking project. If you have never used this method to apply polyurethane, you must be thinking about it the next time polyurethane over any of your wooden structure. Professionals, homeowners and woodworkers prefer polyurethane for its numerous benefits and …
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Sealing stained wood facilitates a durable finish and protects it from scratches, insect infestation, heat, UV damage, impact, and moisture. But applying the formula too soon can compromise the result. So, let’s discuss How Long Should Stain Dry Before Polyurethane? Generally, the stain needs 24-48 hours to dry before you can add a polyurethane finish. …
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