Posted by dpendzic on March 26, 2012 at 13:58:47 from (24.191.49.134):
In Reply to: Treated Lumber/Post posted by JDseller on March 26, 2012 at 08:24:58:
the .60 means the wood is treated to .6 pounds per Cubic foot of the specified preservative. This is done in the assay zone by wood cores taken as per AWPA standards---generally in the sapwood up to 2 1/2 inches depth. anything i designed I specified 1.0 for ground contact and 2.5 for salt water immersion due to wood borers. Creosote was by far the better preservative in the old days---up to 22 pounds per cubic foot but it was found carcinogenic and is now banned in all states. yes--old engine oil does help by coating the embedment portion of the post--surounding the post in ground with gravel does help to drain away the moisture and prevent rot. Also applying a termite and ant killer occasionally around the post helps a lot also. Do not stick the bottom end of the post INTO concrete, it has to wick away moisture!-set on to hardened concrete is ok and even pouring concrete around the post is acceptable
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