Why should wood be pressure-treated?
. Wood is a plentiful and economic building material that comes from a renewable resource. However, untreated wood is subject to attack by insects, micro-organisms, and decay by fungi. To ensure structural soundness and long service life, wood must be protected from its natural predators. This is especially important in hot and humid climates or wherever wood comes into contact with ground or water, since wood is subject to decay and attack. In short, treated wood provides users a longer-lasting product by extending the service life and the useful life of structures, indoors or outdoors.
