Can You Cut Treated Lumber?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Treated Lumber Can Also Withstand Attacks by Insects and Mold. Once You Cut the Treated Lumber You Have Effectively Rendered It Nearly as Useless as Interior...

Can You Cut Treated Lumber?
Treated lumber can also withstand attacks by insects and mold. Once you cut the treated lumber you have effectively rendered it nearly as useless as interior plywood used outside. After you cut treated lumber you need to seal the cut ends.

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Simply so, can you cut pressure treated lumber?

Sawdust produced by cutting or machining pressure-treated wood is not hazardous to people, plants or pets. When sawing or machining treated wood, wear eye protection, a dust mask and gloves.

Also, what kind of blade do you use for pressure treated wood? Circular saw Blade

Subsequently, question is, how do you treat pressure treated wood cuts?

of brown/green treated lumber. For use on Above Ground treated wood products. Use Cut-N-Seal® on areas that have been drilled or saw cut in treated wood deck boards, railing, post tops, fence boards, etc. Cut-N-Seal is not recommended to replace pressure treatment.

Is it safe to sand treated lumber?

Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask when cutting, drilling, or sanding. Cut treated wood outdoors, not in an enclosed space. Never burn treated wood. Allow treated wood to dry thoroughly before staining or painting.

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Is it necessary to seal pressure treated wood?

However, most pressure-treated wood should have periodic sealing against moisture, preferably every year or so. Although the wood is resistant to rot and insect attacks because of the pressure treatment, it can warp, split and develop mildew if not protected from the effects of water.

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How long will a pressure treated post last in the ground?

The Forest Products Laboratory and other research groups have shown that treated wood stakes placed in the ground for more than 40 years remain rot-free. But young pressure-treated decks, many less than 10 years old, are being shoveled into landfills.
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