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05-28-2007, 05:38 PM
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
I am doing a boyscout eagle project building benches in a high school garden. My plan was to use pressure treated wood for the posts that go into the ground but i just found out the school district will not allow toxic chemicals. IT would be impossible to convince them that a product is okay if it is not on their list. What alternatives do I have to this which would be durable in Los Angeles ground, would not be chemically treated with anything which might be called toxic, and would be a reasonable cost and easy to obtain. Please also include whether i should coat whatever you suggest and what i should use as a coating.(paint, oil, etc)
Thank you
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05-28-2007, 06:02 PM
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Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Jensen Beach, FL
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
This is just FYI (I submitted an idea on your other topic), you can coat almost any wood with epoxy (most become inert when cured) and get a very long lifespan. It will have to be painted from time to time as most current epoxies tend to deteriorate rapidly from exposure to UV radiation (sunlight).
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06-01-2007, 09:00 AM
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Member
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
Quote:
Originally Posted by bscout
I am doing a boyscout eagle project building benches in a high school garden. My plan was to use pressure treated wood for the posts that go into the ground but i just found out the school district will not allow toxic chemicals. IT would be impossible to convince them that a product is okay if it is not on their list. What alternatives do I have to this which would be durable in Los Angeles ground, would not be chemically treated with anything which might be called toxic, and would be a reasonable cost and easy to obtain. Please also include whether i should coat whatever you suggest and what i should use as a coating.(paint, oil, etc)
Thank you
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PT that was treated with arsenic was phased out back in 2004. Now, all PT wood use a copper based treatment, which is supposed to be safe.
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06-01-2007, 09:10 AM
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Lic. Builder/GC/Remodeler
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New England
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
EPA Link:
Water-based preservatives like ACQ leave a dry, paintable surface. ACQ is registered for use on: lumber, timbers, landscape ties, fence posts, building and utility poles, land, freshwater and marine pilings, sea walls, decking, wood shingles, and other wood structures.
http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/acq.htm
Additional Link:
Can ProWood ACQ treated wood be used in gardening?
Yes. Treated wood can be used to construct raised vegetable gardens and flowerbeds. ...... In addition, the components of ACQ are known to be non-carcinogenic.
http://www.ufpi.com/product/ptlumber/ptfaq.htm#1
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06-01-2007, 09:49 PM
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Member
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CCA is is not available anymore since it contains arsenic. ACQ is safe.
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06-06-2007, 11:10 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2007
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
my goodness they are strict
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06-07-2007, 12:23 AM
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Custom Cabinet Maker
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Netcong NJ
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use of pressure treated wood in the garden
Bscout: TIMBERSIL also if you can locate it in your area
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