In creating pressure-treated lumber, manufacturers put boards and posts into pressure chambers and infuse them with chemical preservatives, making them insect- and rot-resistant. One of the smarter choices in pressure-treated lumber is the WeatherShield brand. ... WeatherShield won't need resealing for two full years.Jun 5, 2014
How is WeatherShield treated?
WeatherShield won't need resealing for two full years. The lumber is also pretreated with a wood stabilizer that reduces splitting, cracking, warping, and swelling. You can choose boards and posts in either premium grade, which has fewer knots, or standard grade.Jun 5, 2014
How long will pressure treated wood last outside?
40 years
What does WeatherShield lumber mean?
pressure-treated lumber
What type of wood is WeatherShield?
Our all wood windows nine wood species options: pine, oak, vertical grain fir, American fir, cherry, mahogany, maple, alder and knotty pine. When combined with our color and finishing options, you have unmatched flexibility and superior elegance!
Will pressure treated wood warp if it gets wet?
When wood gets wet, it swells. When wood dries out after being sawn from the tree, after being pressure-treated and after rain showers, it shrinks. Uneven drying creates stresses in wood, which results in warping (e.g., bowing, cupping or twisting) or cracking.
Can you weather seal treated wood?
However, most pressure-treated wood should have periodic sealing against moisture, preferably every year or so. ... The manufacturer says RainCoat can be applied to wood immediately after construction; a waiting period of several months is needed for some sealers. For more information on RainCoat, call (800) 556-7737.Jul 4, 1992