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| Proper Handling & Storage of Pressure-Treated Lumber |
When handled properly, treated wood does not present a health risk. And
when it comes to the safe use of treated wood, many of the same safety
rules for using untreated wood apply. Refer to the Consumer Information Sheet.
Follow these simple tips when using pressure-treated Southern Pine:
- Wear eye protection and a dust mask when sawing or machining treated
wood.
- Avoid prolonged inhalation of sawdust from untreated or treated
wood.
- When the work is completed, wash areas of skin contact thoroughly
before eating or drinking.
- Clothing that accumulates sawdust should be laundered separately
from other household clothing and before reuse.
- Dispose of treated wood by ordinary trash collection or burial.
Do not burn treated wood.
The pressure treatment of wood does not prevent the normal passage of
moisture in and out of the lumber, so proper storage (before and during
construction) is important. Treated lumber should be stacked and stored
in the same manner as untreated wood. View proper
storage guidelines by clicking here.
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