Treated Lumber for your Next Project
Treated lumber undergoes a special process and is meant to last longer, unlike traditional lumber. The treatment process typically involves wood going into an enclosed cylinder that vaccuums the air out. Then the cylinder gets filled with the preservative solution that gets forced into the wood. Once the treatment cycle is over, the excess solution is removed from the wood and can take up to 6 months to fully dry internally.
Below we have listed the different lumber our stores have to offer and the benefits of each one.
Pacific Woodtech
Pacific Woodtech, also known as PWT, has been focusing on high quality engineered wood products since 1998. YBC offers PWT’s I-joist and pressure treated LVL.
What sets PWT apart from the rest is that their LVL is treated during the manufacturing process that makes the board more durable for either interior or exterior applications.
Features & benefits
- Weighs less than other pressure treated lumber
- Protection against insects, rot and decay
- 25 year limited warranty
Culpeper Wood Preservers
Culpeper is one of the largest producers of pressure treated lumber in the industry. All of their products are made from Southern Yellow Pine and cover a variety of applications such as decking and dimensional lumber.
Features & benefits
- Choose from up to 5 different wood grades
- More budget-friendly compared to composite decking
- Easy to work with and can be stained or colored
Madison Wood
Madison Wood not only adds a preservative to their wood, but also applies a mold inhibitor as well. Their treated lumber is also made from Southern Pine and practices quality assurance procedures such as storing the wood indoors and undergoes multiple inspections.
Features & benefits
- Bright and fresh material for every order
- Can choose multiple size boards
- Fence posts are also available
In summary, treated lumber will resist against natural elements longer than non-treated lumber. Not sure which projects treated lumber should be used for? Click here to read the most popular applications. YBC offers plenty of lumber options throughout Pennsylvania, so make sure to stop in today!