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Wood that has been treated to resist rot and insects, and thus can be used outdoors. Use in conjunction with questions about the wood and its uses. Please include any relevant project tags as well (such as [fence] or [deck])
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Will 2x4 remain straight?
Yes. Pressure treated wood will warp unless it is fastened throughout to a set piece. And by warp I include twisting, bending or whatever. The only thing you can do to really mitigate it is a go …
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Should I let pressure treated lumber dry before building with it?
The answer is simply No.
PT wood will warp if you let it sit. It would have to be in an ultra controlled environment to dry and not warp horribly.
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When can I seal the picnic table I made from pressure treated lumber?
I used PT lumber for my basement outer walls. I emailed PT lumber association (yes they have a website) and and asked how long I should wait before I slapped up the drywall. I was told that unless th …