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How to Paint CCA Treated Wood
Applying a paint to treated wood is a good idea no matter how the wood is used. Whether it is a deck, railing, or other purpose, painting or staining the material will lengthen the life of the wood. Treated lumber is treated with a chemical... Read More »
Source: http://www.ehow.com/how_5695490_paint-cca-treated-wood.html
How to Prevent the Warping of CCA Treated Wood
Treated lumber, which is notorious for warping and bowing, is treated by dunking the lumber into a vat of liquid and then applying pressure to force the liquid into the wood. That means the wood is very wet and generally arrives at the lumb... Read More »
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How is wood treated with CCA?
Wood is treated in commercial plants by trained workers, using pressure to force the solution into the wood. Prior to the wood being treated, small cuts are made into its surface to improve the penetration of the preservative solution. The ... Read More »
Source: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/pest/_fact-fiche/cca-acc/inde...
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A number of preservatives have been registered by EPA, and wood treated with these preservatives are expected to be available in the marketplace. In addition, untreated wood (e.g., cedar and redwood) and nonwood alternatives, such as plasti...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/cca_transition.htm
As of December 31, 2003, it is illegal to treat wood with CCA for any prohibited residential use, including wood imported to be used domestically or exported for use in other countries.
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/cca_guidance_q_a.h...
CCA-treated wood is classified as non-hazardous waste under the Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and disposal of CCA-treated wood is addressed via the Consumer Awareness Program (CAP). The CAP is a voluntary program es...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/residential_use_ca...
Excessive exposure to inorganic arsenic may be hazardous to your health. Certain activities can facilitate the release of inorganic arsenic, so people working with CCA-treated wood should take a number of precautions, as follows: Saw, sand,...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/residential_use_ca...
CCA-treated wood is used in a variety of outdoor structures. Many people have used CCA-treated wood for fences, posts, decks, and gazebos. It should not be used where routine contact with food or animal feed can occur. Do not use CCA-treate...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/residential_use_ca...
After December 31, 2003, wood treaters will no longer be able to use CCA to treat wood intended for use in decks, picnic tables, landscaping timbers, gazebos, residential fencing, patios, walkways/boardwalks, and play-structures. Wood treat...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/cca_transition.htm
EPA is currently reviewing the use of CCA-treated wood in light of the latest science and safety standards under the Agency's reregistration program. Throughout this transition process (see Manufacturers to Use New Wood Preservatives site),...
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Source: http://www.epa.gov/oppad001/reregistration/cca/cca_qa.htm
