Pressure Treated Wood Building Tips

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Mold growth can and does occur on the surface of

many products, including untreated and treated wood,

during prolonged surface exposure to excessive moisture

conditions. Typically mold appears on the shaded (north)

sides of homes where it is lacking the sunlight to dry up

early morning dew and or shaded areas that get too

little drying air ow. Moisture is crucial to the survival of

mold. Trimming of plants, shrubs or trees next to your

project may be all that is necessary to prevent mold from

reoccurring. To remove mold from the treated wood

surface, wood should be allowed to dry. Typically, mild soap

and water can be used to remove remaining surface mold.

For more information visit www.epa.gov.

All lumber can develop minor checks and cracks as it

dries out. Timbers are particularly prone to checking

(grain separation). While these cracks are unsightly, they

generally do not affect the timbers ability to perform.

Wood is a renewable resource that is an excellent choice

for outdoor projects, but because it is a natural material,

it has some properties that must be considered when

using it in construction. Allowing timbers to dry out on

the job site prior to the construction, then positioning

the cracks in or out of sight might be an option. There

are many llers available if you wish to ll the cracks for

a smooth surface. Just be sure to get a ller with some

expansion and contraction abilities since wood will move

some as it takes on and gives off moisture. The use of a

clear water repellent coating or a semi-transparent water

repellent coating product is recommended to reduce this

occurrence.

Important Information

• Do not burn preserved wood.

• Wear a dust mask and goggles when cutting or

sanding wood.

• Wear gloves when working with wood.

• Some preservative may migrate from the treated

wood into soil/water or may dislodge from the

treated wood surface upon contact with skin. Wash

exposed skin areas thoroughly.

• All sawdust and construction debris should be

cleaned up and disposed of after construction.

• Wash work clothes separately from other household

clothing before reuse.

• Preserved wood should not be used where it may

come into direct or indirect contact with drinking

water, except for uses involving incidental contact

such as fresh water docks and bridges.

• Do not use preserved wood under circumstances

where the preservative may become a component

of food, animal feed, or beehives.

• Do not use preserved wood as mulch.

• Only preserved wood that is visibly clean and free of

surface residue should be used.

• If the wood is to be used in an interior application

and becomes wet during construction, it should be

allowed to dry before being covered or enclosed.

• Disposal Recommendations - Preserved wood may

be disposed of in landlls or burned in commercial

or industrial incinerators or boilers in accordance

with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Projects should be designed and installed in

accordance with federal, state, and local building

codes and ordinances governing construction in your

area and in accordance with the National Design

Specications (NDS) and the Wood Handbook.

Building Tips

Removing Sap (continued)

To remove sap from a deck board, we recommend carefully

using a paint thinner or mineral spirits product. Dab thinner

or mineral spirits on a rag and rub onto sap to remove

the surface deposit. This may need to be repeated if sap

returns. It is very important to follow the manufacturer’s

instructions carefully for the thinner or mineral spirits

product. After clean up, coat with a water repellent coating

or a semi-transparent water repellent coating product. We

recommend following the manufacturer’s instructions and

label of the nishing product.

Before you start, we recommend you apply the nishing

product to a small exposed test area before completing

the entire project to ensure it provides the intended result

before proceeding. Generally speaking, several thin coats

are better than one thick coat.

Mold Growth

For more information, call 1-800-585-5161 or

visit www.kopperspc.com

AC2

is a registered trademark of Menards. AC2 pressure treated wood products are

treated with Micronized Copper Azole. AC2 treated wood products are produced by

Midwest Manufacturing.

Seasoning Checks or Cracks

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Removing Sap (continued) To remove sap from a deck board, we recommend carefully using a paint thinner or mineral spirits product. Dab thinner or mineral spirits on a rag and rub onto sap to remove the surface deposit. This may need to be repeated if sap returns. It is very important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully for the thinner or mineral spirits product. After clean up, coat with a water repellent coating or a semi-transparent water repellent coating product.
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Pressure treating lumber forces preservatives deep into the wood fibers leaving the wood clean, workable, and highly durable and is designed for outdoor projects like decks, docks, swing sets and fences. AC2® treated wood is backed by a Lifetime Limited Warranty against damage caused by fungal decay and termites (See warranty for details).