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 ...

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 ...

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, is a ...

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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 ...

National’s Building spokesman, Nick Smith, says Labour is allowing homes to be built of timber that does not meet its own new standard, even after the billion-dollar furore over leaking and rotten ...

Simplifying timber treatment rules will hurt growers, sawmills, and green consumers who want non-toxic timber building options, said the Green Party today. “The Green Party recognises that we need a ...

Q. I’m starting to have some rot issues with my 10-year-old deck. Not only are some of the treated wood decking boards rotting, but I’m also noticing that the tops of some of the joists are showing ...