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Can you burn split rail fencing in a wood stove if it is old wood but you do not know what kind of wood it is maybe red cedar or locust but what if it is treated wood?
If there is a possibility this is CCA treated wood, it is not a good idea. This is the "green wood" treated lumber common for the past 40 years of so. It was used for exterior wood to resist rot and insects. CCA stands for Chrome-Copper-Arsenic- the 3 metals used to treat the wood. Smoke from this wood is extremely unhealthy. I would not use it.
Is wolmanized wood also know as pressure treated wood?
Wolmanized Wood is a brand of pressure treated wood.
What does split Hickory wood look like?
Hickory wood is a hard wood and when split the wood has a whitish look and is very rough.
What is a cleaving tool used to split wood?
The Froe is used to split wood along its grain.
Why wood treated?
Wood, which is subject to moisture in a garden, for instance, must be regularly treated with a preservative to prevent the wood rotting.
What is the abbreviation for treated wood?
PT Wood.
Does treated wood harm birds?
Treated wood can hurt birds because of the dangerous chemical compounds used to treat the wood. It is known that some treated wood has arsenic in it and could poison the birds habitat.
What is the tensile strengthof pressure treated wood?
The tensile strength of pressure treated wood can vary depending on the type of wood and the treatment process used. On average, pressure treated wood can have a tensile strength ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 pounds per square inch (psi).
Is treated wood soft or hard?
"Treated wood can be soft or hard." But, generally what is bought from a lumberyard is soft.
How long does pressure treated wood last when treated?
Pressure treated wood can last up to 20 years or more and most pressured treated wood sold in stores such as Home Depot offer a limited lifetime warranty.
Is it easier to split green wood than dry wood?
Dry wood is usually easier, but wood will dry much faster when split. If you have the time to let large sections dry first, it will be easier to split, but it may take a year to dry. Wood that is split and stacked to allow air to circulate will be dry and ready to burn in about 5 months.
How is split personality treated?
meds and therapy
