"Treated" lumber

Discussion in 'General Exterior Repair Discussion' started by mamab, Dec 16, 2006.

  1. Dec 16, 2006
    mamab

    mamab New Member

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    My husband added a porch onto our mobile home and used "treated" lumber. However, some of the lumber is rotting, especially on the handrailings for the stairs. Should you "re-treat" treated lumber, to keep it from deteriorating? If so, what would you use?
     
  2. Jan 18, 2007
    wayne

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    Yes you definatley need to keep retreating your lumber as due to weathering the wood will become prone to rotting. Your local hardwarde store should be able to advise you on a good brand suitable for your needs.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2007
    kav

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    You can try TimberSIL, its non toxic so you shouldn't have any health issues with it. I hope this helps.
     

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