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Yes. As with all construction wood, both treated wood and plywood should be dried to a moisture content of 19% or less prior to installation in a building to ensure dimensional stability. Drying is less important when CCA-treated wood is to be used outdoors.
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SHOULD PRESSURE-TREATED LUMBER AND PLYWOOD BE DRIED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION?
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