Studies show that adding a deck is one of the best ways you can increase your home's value.
Building Code Approved
Pressure-treated decking is building code approved for use in decking in above-ground or ground contact applications.
Extend The Life Of Your Deck
Your maintenance efforts will give you a pressure-treated project that looks bright and fresh for years to come!
Preventative Maintenance Plan
1. Depending on the location of your outdoor project with regard to direct sun exposure, foliage coverage, etc., it may be sufficient to clean/brighten and recoat every two years. 2. If you decide to wait two or more years to perform your next cleaning/brightening, you may want to use a power washer. Be sure that the cleaner/brightener you use contains a mildewcide.
Choosing The Right Stain Or Paint
When determining the right stain and paint for your deck, consider what color will best enhance the wood's finish.
Paint or Stain Tips
If you desire to paint or stain the treated wood project, it is important that the wood be dry enough to accept a coating. The best way to determine if the wood is sufficiently dry to paint or stain is to sprinkle droplets of water onto the wood. If the water droplets are absorbed, the wood is ready to be painted or stained. If the water droplets bead on the surface of the wood, it is too wet. You should wait a few days before attempting to paint and stain the wood.
No Color Additive
Weathershield Pressure-Treated Lumber
Cedar-Tone
Weathershield Pressure-Treated Cedar Tone Lumber
Redwood-Tone
Weathershield Pressure-Treated Redwood Tone Lumber
Post Caps
Post caps add the finishing touch to your deck, porch, or fence project. What's more, they protect your post from nature's elements.
Deck Posts
Deck posts add a classic, decorative charm to your outdoor living space all while adding support to your deck, fence or porch.
Balusters & Spindles
Treated balusters are used not only for safety and strength, but they also aid in creating a custom look to your railing project.
Pressure-Treated Pine meets the highest grading standards for strength and appearance. This double treated Ground Contact lumber must be used for applications where treated lumber is difficult to maintain, repair or replace. Treated lumber is critical to the performance and safety of an entire system or construction such as deck joists, beams and ledger boards. An additional benefit of treated lumber is its defense against rot and insect infestation for its vast majority of applications. Southern yellow pine is responsibly manufactured, safe, and environmentally friendly when used as directed.Treated wood is typically still wet when it's delivered to The Home Depot or job site. As it dries, you should expect slight changes in width and length. As lumber dries, it may split, cup and warp. This is more likely to occur to occur in lower-grade boards, where knots and uneven grains are already present. Each piece of lumber is unique and carries physical characteristics that may include the following: knots, warping, shrinkage, swelling and/or splitting.
Made of southern yellow pine
Ground Contact treated lumber can be used in both Above Ground and Ground Contact exterior applications
Backed by a lifetime limited warranty against termite infestation and rot
2 in. x 12 in. x 8 ft.
Must use Ground Contact pressure treated lumber where lumber is at risk for poor air circulation, less than six inches from the ground, or has poor or no water drainage below the structure
#2 grade lumber has few defects, knots are well-spaced and do not exceed the size regulations.
Ideal for a variety of general uses including exposed structures, sill plates, decks, docks, ramps and other outdoor applications
Uniform thickness, density and appearance for stable and long lasting performance
Hot-dip galvanized fasteners are recommended
Individual pieces of pressure treated lumber will reference Ground Contact on the end tag
No two pieces of lumber are the same.
Color, grain pattern and texture will vary as well.
Prime grade lumber is the perfect choice if appearance is the main concern with your lumber project
Prime grade lumber has fewer knots and an overall better appearance
Prime grade lumber can be used for deck boards, fence panels
Q:How much is the 2" x 12" x 8ft #2 Pressure Treated Lumber - I wish you would give us the price in...
by|Nov 21, 2020
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A:Â Hi Raymond, it looks like this 2 in. x 12 in. x 8 ft. #2 Prime or Better Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Lumber is a store exclusive item and only able to be bought in a Home Depot store. Unfortunately we do not sell it with online stock for purchase. If you are unable to see the store inventory or price it is most likely either not a stocked item in your area or no longer available for purchase from Homedepot.com. I would advise you visit or contact your local Home Depot store for pricing and availability. Please follow the steps below to localize your Homedepot.com:
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by|Nov 24, 2020
Q:can I purchase a 5 foot piece of 2x12 wood
by|Mar 30, 2020
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A: If they do NOT have a 5’ piece, then you can purchase a longer one and they will cut it to 5’. For example they may only have 6’ as the shortest length. They will cut the 6’ piece into a 5’ and a 1’ piece.
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by|Mar 31, 2020
A:Â They have 6' but I haven't seen any 5'
by|Apr 1, 2020
Q:What is the differnece between this ground contact wood and pressure treated wood?
by|Mar 2, 2020
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A:Â There are multiple grades of pressure treated lumber as well as many retention levels--about 12--and different types of treatment. Ground contact is sort of in the middle between above grade dry conditions and marine applications. Ground contact PTL is suitable for ground contact where there is moisture present, but it can also be used for above grade decks where it should last for 30 years or more.
by|Jun 6, 2020
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A:Â NONE
by|Mar 10, 2021
A:Â Best way to describe it is that the ground contact wood has a higher degree of pressure treatment to allow it to stay in contact with dirt leaves water Etc.
by|Apr 8, 2020
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Q:what's the ret level for this 2x12 ground contact?
by|Feb 15, 2020
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A:Â Tombsmt, The chemical retention (lb./cu. ft.) is 0.15.
by|Jan 26, 2021
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Jun 12, 2020
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Jun 2, 2020
Great for porch step
Great for porch step
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Oct 15, 2019
Worked perfect for deck project that I undertook
Worked perfect for deck project that I undertook
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Apr 18, 2018
Was used for a patio landing steps. Good solid material
Was used for a patio landing steps. Good solid material
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Sep 21, 2021
Save Your Money.
This was the most over priced low quality pressure treated lumber I have ever purchased anywhere. The pictures that are on the website for this product appear at least twice as good as the product actually is. I couldn't hold off replacing 6 steps to my deck. If you don't have to purchase DON'T!
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Sep 21, 2021
Easy Peazy
Perfect for the intended purpose. Purchased online and followed with in-store pick-up--the process was easy and time-saving. Thanks so much!
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Mar 17, 2021
These are great. I'm using them to hold up beehive...
These are great. I'm using them to hold up beehive boxes