These wood cladding options focus on sustainable production, increasing material longevity and expanding the design options ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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… ...