Pros and cons of red wood verses pressured wood.

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   4FoodSafetyposted 10 years ago

   Pros and cons of red wood verses pressured wood.
   
   Outdoor arbor - should we use red wood or pressured wood? Your thoughts? Pros and cons please help me make a great decision.

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   jabelufirozposted 10 years ago

   n the industry today. It can be used for a variety of different purposes, and it carries with it some unique benefits. At the same time, there are a few disadvantages with this type of wood. Here are some of the pros and cons associated with pressure treated wood.
   
   Pros
   
   One of the biggest advantages of pressure treated wood is that it is affordable. When compared to other types of wood, it is going to be quite a bit cheaper. For example, if you compare it to redwood, you are going to be saving 30 to 40 percent on the cost. When you are going to be working on a big building project, this can be a significant source of savings. If you are working on a tight budget, this type of wood is going to be very attractive.
   
   Another big advantage that you can get with pressure treated wood is that it is strong. When compared to other types of wood, it is going to be able to hold up to a lot more wear and tear. It is a lot more difficult to dent or scratch this type of wood. This means that it is going to look a lot better after it has been installed and used for several years.
   
   Because of the extra strength, this type of wood is also very long-lasting. You are not going to have to replace this type of wood very often. It should be able to last for many years without any issues. In fact, there are many manufacturers that will put a 40-year warranty on the wood that they produce.
   
   Another advantage that you will get from using pressure treated wood is that insects are not going to be attracted to it. It is actually toxic if an insect tries to bite into it or spends too much time on it. Due to this, insects are not going to want to be on the wood very much and will generally stay away from your house.
   
   Cons
   
   Even though there are several advantages to this type of wood, there are a few potential drawbacks to know about as well. For one thing, this type of wood has toxic materials in it. This means that if you are ever exposed to them directly, they could be hazardous to your health. For example, if you ever burn this type of wood for some reason, it is going to release toxic chemicals into the air. These chemicals could be deadly if you do not get away from them quickly. If a structure made of this type of wood ever catches on fire, you are going to have to worry about the fire and the chemicals that are released from it.
   
   
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