With technological advances there are often tradeoffs. Each new cure-all carries its own series of side effects. Pressure-treated wood, used to build an ever-increasing number of back yard decks ...

That’s why pressure-treated wood must be sealed periodically ... Treated wood should not be burned in open fires or in stoves, fireplaces or residential boilers because toxic chemicals may ...

Pressure-treated wood is the preferred choice for outdoor home projects, thanks to its resistance to rotting and insect ...

Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday ...

Culpeper Wood Preservers, a leading manufacturer of pressure-treated lumber, is expanding its FlamePRO® fire-retardant lumber ...

This pressure-treated wood contains arsenic, chromium and copper, minerals that do not biodegrade and are toxic to soil life. You should never burn this wood outdoors or in a stove or fireplace ...