Is it acceptable to put a cut end of a pressure treated post into the ground?

Only the original factory ends of posts should be put into the ground to insure longest life. The preservative will penetrate nearly all of the sap wo

Should pressure treated deck boards be installed tight together?

Heavy "wet" decking should be spaced with no more than a 1/16" gap as shrinking will occur. Lighter "dry" decking should have at least a 1/8" gap to a

Is it advisable to use "ground contact" treated framing lumber even if I'm not putting it into the ground?

Timbers treated for "ground contact" application are recommended for areas where decks are low to the ground, are not able to be properly ventilated,