Avoiding CCA-Treated Wood. If the wood has a greenish tint then it has been pressure-treated with CCA. People don't stain the bottom part, so look under the deck and see if it has a greenish tint.

Pressure-treated wood can last 15-20 years or more, depending on the environmental conditions and maintenance. Regular sealing and staining can extend its lifespan by providing additional ...

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 ...

Wood treated with CCA lasts about five times longer than untreated wood, which makes it important for preserving utility poles, boardwalks and outdoor play equipment as well as decks.

Other than the features that depend on the type of tree the wood came from (i.e. maple, oak, birch, etc.), how wood is used also comes down to whether or not it’s pressure treated.

Adding textures is a great way to experiment with giving 3D prints a different look, and [PandaN] shows off a method of adding a wood grain effect in a way that’s easy to play around with. It… ...

I’ve experienced similar rot with treated lumber I’ve owned. Years ago, I built a treated wood play set for my kids. After 15 years, I got rid of it to build a garden shed for my wife.