The Advantages of Using Pressure Treated Pine

If you use pine for DIY projects, or you are a professional who uses pine in the course of your business, you may want to consider using pressure treated pine instead of standard pine. Pressure treated pine is injected with chemicals that are designed to preserve the wood and repel insects such as termites. The wood is placed in an enclosed chamber, air is forced out and chemicals are injected into the wood.  Because you are a first-time buyer of pressure treated pine, you may not know what this type of wood can offer you, so here are some of the benefits and advantages you will reap when choosing this type of pine.

Durable -- Pressure treated pine will last longer than standard pine because the wood has been impregnated with chemicals that are resistant to pests, decay, yellowing, water retention and premature rot. In addition, the chemicals used in pressure treating contain preservatives that lengthen the lifespan of the pine. Termites don't find pressure treated pine hospitable because the chemicals inside the wood are toxic, which makes the cellulose that termites feed on hazardous for them to consume.

Cost-Effective -- Although pressure treated pine will cost you more to buy than standard pine, you will recoup those costs in the long-term because the things you build with pressure treated pine will last longer and won't need to be rebuilt for years. This is especially important in the construction business, in which rebuilds due to faulty construction material are a huge loss-leader.

Ease of Maintenance -- Whether you use treated pine for a DIY project, or you're a builder, maintaining this type of wood is easier than with standard pine. That's because treated pine isn't nearly as susceptible to wood rot, yellowing, expansion due to weather extremes, termites and fungus. Many types of treated pine are also coated with a water-resistant material that adds to the benefits of this type of wood. So when you use treated pine, you won't have to worry about maintaining a constant vigil for the tell-tale signs of wear and tear present with untreated pine.

Pressure treated pine is most commonly used for outdoor construction or for structures that are going to be exposed to the elements. That's because the chemicals are designed to resist weather, moisture and insects, most of which are present outdoors and aren't as much of an issue indoors.

If you have specific questions about the process surrounding treated pine, contact a company like Australian Treated Pine.

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