The Pressure Treating Process

Many have asked "what wood preservation is," and "why is it essential to treat wood"? Watch this video and learn how the pressure treatment process can extend and protect timber life.

[@adityaagarwal5547]

Hy, i am from India, i work with Acacia Wood, i chemical pressure treat the wood , & do air chamber seasoning, i am currently doing chemical first & then seasoning, please provide information about how to teat chemicals & give advice

[@GustavoOrtiz-cs4eb]

This was a great and informative video. Thank you much for sharing!

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rt9934]

Hi, Thank you for this Excellent informative video on pressure treatment. My question, I am here in Europe with a much 'wetter' atmosphere at certain times of the year. You stated that the moisture content is checked before treatment to ensure that the wood is not too wet. Could I ask you what is the high limit of percentage moisture content which you will accept before allowing treatment? I understand that the value may differ for different woods. But for typical softwoods like pine etc, and hardwoods like ash and Oak etc. Thanks & best regards, Seán

[@VianceTreatedWood]

19%

[@rt9934]

@@VianceTreatedWood. Thank you for your reply.

[@chrisbolen9357]

is the pressure treatment process the same for both ground-contact rated and above-ground lumber?

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Generally yes; however, how long it is pressurized in the cylinder may vary depending on preservatives used, wood species and other factors.

[@jairosandria8136]

How long take the wood into the tank? For the pressure process…

[@GorillaVibes]

Thank you

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Thank you, Chris for watching our video. Contact us anytime. Info on treated wood.com.

[@tomprovan50]

Hi I liked the old fashioned pressure treated wood. I built lots of wood basements. Show me what you have for wood basements.

[@tomrogers9467]

Pressure treated wood. Double the price, lasts sightly longer than untreated wood! Years of experience replacing rotted PT.

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Sorry to hear this Tom. Check the end tag for the the use application and the preservative used. The wood treater who treated the wood has their location also on the end tag. Please contact them so the wood can be checked.

[@tomrogers9467]

@@VianceTreatedWood By the time the wood has failed, the staples holding the tags have rusted out and the tags are gone. Perhaps by design?

[@VianceTreatedWood]

@@tomrogers9467, most builders pull off the tags as they could be seen depending on the design of the project or pulled off if the ends are covered by fascia board. Save end tags from each of the size boards you use so you can contact the treater in the event of fungal decay or termite attack. Homeowners should clean and maintain their decks at least twice a year or more if needed, and reapply a water repellent sealer with a UV inhibitor every year or two depending on climate. This will keep the project looking good longer.

[@tomrogers9467]

@@VianceTreatedWood I agree with what you are saying. Homeowners very seldom if ever keep records of the wood supplier, i.e. tags, and usually I was not the original contractor, so attempting any kind of warranty claim would be futile. And contractors are notorious for not end treating their cuts. If the homeowner is not maintaining the structure as you mention, the poorly treated areas of the wood will be the first to fail. With the rising cost of wood, I am seriously leaning toward recommending the more expensive “artificial” lumber on my next project.

[@VianceTreatedWood]

@@tomrogers9467 , wood prices are starting to show a downturn, but they are still high. This does make composites more attractive; however, homeowners will need to clean composites too. The price point of wood is why wood has the largest market share. Structural wood is also used in most supporting structures of decks, whether wood or composite. For new projects, have the owner save the end tags and warranty.

[@TheDadPenfield]

Why did you show a piece of wood that was treated with a water sealer at the end and showed it repelling water? Your treatment does not repel water.

[@kgupta1772]

Good information

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Thank you for watching the video and letting us know it was informative.

[@Sinarglondong]

very nice and interesting to look at

[@MrApaHotel]

Will the wood revert back to its pre-treatment dimensions when it has dried after 1 year?

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Treated wood will expand and contract with climate, weather, and seasonal conditions. Fluctuations can vary in a single day, especially with temperature swings.

[@jisansabitasabita896]

Kiya ret hai

[@fraimsantiago487]

can we use this process with epoxy resin?

[@VianceTreatedWood]

If we haven't already addressed your question, please contact us at [e-mail].

[@okboomer6201]

What preservative solution? What chemical(s)? Fess up the data!

[@thomasjefferson8629]

Copper and arsenic. Has to be federally approved chemicals. Still won't last 5 years with ground contact.

[@okboomer6201]

@@thomasjefferson8629 Ok I thought that the US EPA banned arsenic, so now they just use some copper or copper sulfate type process.

[@brucemacnutt4192]

ECO WOOD TREATMENT

[@VianceTreatedWood]

Thank you, Bruce, Yes, Ecolife contains no metals and is effective for above ground use against fungal decay and termite attack.

[@michaelgavin7621]

The more you know

[@scott.c9587]

Don't use yella wood. I used yella wood for my new fence 4 years ago and I have to replace 10 4x4 posts in just 4 years. Installed April 2018 and replaced 10 posts July 2022

[@michaelp998]

Absolutely correct…..rots around the ground level. Try scorching the posts, 6” above and 12” below ground level

[@jl-5188]

So funny if anyone thinks that what's said is true fact. First, they're not particularly diligent about checking moisture prior to treatment (19% is pretty high and will inhibit take-up anyway). Second, if you'll notice they tag the wood prior to treatment - before they've done quality control that attempts to confirm proper treatment. Third, the treatment is only superficial it is definitely not deeply penetrating and it's not like they adjust their process to every variation in wood density that arrives at their plant. In summary, it's a load of marketing BS.

[@the-lobber-1545]

lmao The places I've worked at have gone through so many tests to determine the right pressure, chemical components, and time spent in the cylinder for every type of wood that they treated with all the wood being different. don't be spouting non sense unless you can actually back it up. misinformation is never good

[@davidhollingsworth5665]

Lol man congratulations on being the dumb ass of the day!!!!

[@flingborg]

Poison

[@mikemaman1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3TUen6PjLWjmrs have you ever wondered how stupid it looks to sit in front of the computer with helmet and safety glasses on? Oh yes, and earplugs ...

[@VianceTreatedWood]

The QC guy is checking penetration so the glasses are needed. He just walked in from the treating area where he had to wear the helmet and ear plugs when we filmed it.