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For much of the 20th century treated pilings, poles, and posts underwent specialized pressurization that impregnated the wood with chemicals to protect it from pests, rotting, and moisture damage. All three of which were common problems in marine-style environments. In the 21st century, there’s been a discontinuance of some of the more noxious chemicals that were using …

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Outdoor projects are among the most gratifying tasks to take on. A new fence, remodeled deck, and reinforced bulkhead can give years of entertainment, beauty, and privacy. The material of choice for many of these outdoor structures is the most natural of all: wood. However, not all wood is the same, and while wood left natural …

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Treated pilings, poles, and posts play a pivotal role in many construction projects. Such treated lumber has been pressurized to make the wood impenetrable to things that would otherwise degrade its quality, such as pests, water, and fungal decay (rot). Today’s treated wood utilizes the most effective preservatives and gifts several great advantages to the …

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People use treated lumber every day for a variety of reasons and using quality piling, poles and posts are a part of that process. They have quite a few advantages to speak of when it comes to their applications. When looking at treated wood we see it has many benefits including: Specific products prove safe …

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Wood pilings are used to provide support for large superstructures. Superstructures, which can include anything from retaining walls and large ranch fencing to piers and housing structures, need extra support in order to prevent them from falling or collapsing. Pilings provide the extra support needed to prevent structures from crumbling, falling, or collapsing. Wood pilings, …