The lumber used to build most decks and other outdoor structures is treated with compounds that contain arsenic, and some precautions should be taken to prevent getting the toxin into your system. The ...

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, The Early ...

The new tags will warn people to wear gloves, dust masks and goggles when cutting or sanding the wood. Consumers also will be warned not to burn treated wood. “Now consumers will understand that this ...

It’s also a tasty snack, at least for fungi and insects such as termites. On a molecular level, wood is about three-quarters polymerized sugars that are indigestible to humans and most other animals.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — If you’re planning to build a deck, planter, fence or picnic table with pressure-treated lumber, you may want to reconsider. This popular lumber — known as CCA-treated wood — will ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Look out the window at the nearest wooden fence, deck, picnic table or playground set. Chances are, it’s made from pressure-treated wood, the distinctive, pale green lumber that’s ...

If you have plans to fence off your property to protect your pets and kids, you might be looking for the right backyard fencing material. If you're worried about rot and wear making wood look aged and ...

If you're planning to build a deck planter fence or picnic table with pressure-treated lumber you may want to consider some alternatives. This popular form of lumber -- known as CCA-treated wood -- ...

Pressure-treated wood has been around for nearly 70 years, yet most of us still know very little about this popular outdoor building material. To start, pressure-treated wood is softwood lumber, ...