Questions and Answers for WeatherShield 1 in. x 6 in. x 8 ft. Ground Contact Pressure-Treated Southern Yellow Pine Decking Board

A:  I would imagine someone simply made a mistake. I used it for ground contact and for treads on an outside deck and had no issues at all. If I had a deck, I would use these over anything else out there

A:  Suitable for decking but I would definitely weatherseal, stain or paint as it’s untreated. I’ve had this last for years by sealing it when installed and routine maintenance to ensure it’s not rotting.

A:  It’s too thin. You should use a 5/8” board

A:  You can use it as decking - the problem is the pressure treated lumber may not absorb and stain or weather protection sealants ...

A:  You will get some flex out of decking this thin, I'd use 5/4 lumber instead - it is intended for the purpose. But I have no idea why the discrepancy you note in your question.

A:  No, It has chemicals. Pre-drill, or dowels

A:  The fact that I have been a cabinetmaker for over 45 years, I would not use this for a kitchen counter. If you want a wood top you need to pick a better grade and not pressure treated.

A:  This pressure-treated lumber is safe to use indoors, but not when it can become part of a food source. We do not recommend using this lumber for a kitchen countertop.

A:  Of course it can. Cut to fit and use duct tape to hold it together.no need to stake it.

A:  No it’s used for outdoors ground contact

A:  Sometimes it can be up to a 1/4" longer than the 96".

A:  yes

A:  No, it has different actual dimensions.

A:  For the most part, yes. the overall length may vary a little bit.

A:  The actual dimensions of this board are 0.75 in. x 5.5 in. x 8 ft.

A:  Predominantly #2, most have knots and cracks. You may find a #1 every once in a while.

A:  #2

A:  This pressure-treated board is rated as appearance grade.

A:  2

A:  The picture is of a #1, however, the grade I received is def a # 2 at the most

A:  No, this board is not fire rated.

A:  No

A:  No.

A:  Pressure treated wood is slower to burn but it is still wood and will burn. Normally fire retardant wood is a blue color. Ask the people in the wood at Home Depot area about fire retardant wood.

A:  No

A:  So a 6in board measures 5 1/2" nominal width. So 24feet x 12 inches per foot = 288 inches ÷ 5.5 = 52.36 boards or 53. Allowing for a few bad boards or an ops. I recommend you get 56 or more.

A:  Please contact your local PRO associate to discuss your materials list.

A:  Buy 53, depending on the spacing. Return tany leftover.

A:  Bout 48

A:  Boards are not always exactly 8'. and the quantity you need will depend on the pattern you decide on. Are you laying them on a diagonal or just side by side?And the gap you decided on for between the boards. I would check with the home depot lumberyard guys. But basically you will need 48 boards plus a few extra for safety.

A:  They take a1/16th off of each side when planning, 1 7/8 x 3 7/8 "

A:  If you are purchasing these because they are pressure treated - do not buy them. They warped terribly bad and so the dimensions do not matter when they curve. Terrible product.

A:  By what length?

A:  The actual dimensions are 0.75 in. x 5.5 in. x 8 ft.

A:  The actual dimensions are: 8 ft x .75" thickness x 5.5"W

A:  Great question...hard to answer. Depends on a lot of factors. Installation technique, your location (weather abuse) and quality of the board. As the board dry's out (normal drying) it could shrink a bit and thus curl, twist, warp etc. Just think of all the warped boards in the stacked pile, at the store, you pick your pieces from. Will you stain or paint after installation? Of course, wait for any pressure treated wood to dry out prior to painting or staining. You could also call the manufacturer/lumber company and ask them. A non-pressure treated board painted or stained might be there recommendation.

A:  There was slight shrinkage but it measured in the fractions.

A:  The wood can and will shrink in the tangential and radial directions up to 7% in either direction depending on how dry it is when installed. The length of most pressure-treated wood changes less than 1% from green to oven dry so the length should not be a problem.

A:  I'm not sure how much each board will shrink but bear in mind that could double because the one beside it will shrink also. I put all of mine in my shop for five weeks and let them dry out and I have practically no shrinkage at all. If you are not in a hurry I recommend this method.

A:  A good 1/4"

A:  This is designed for outdoor use and will hold up better than most lumber/wood.

A:  No! They warp and will not stay nailed in

A:  Yes sir

A:  As long as the water is fresh water, UC4A is the right designation on the end tag for this end use according to the AWPA. If it is salt water you cannot use MCA treated wood for that application.

A:  Yes

A:  OF COURSE i USED FOR THE SAME PURPOSE

A:  No!! These boards were absolutely terrible! The longer they have been out in tge weather the more they have warped and pulled away. I can’t even hammer tgem back in because the warp is so bad! Biggest waste of money.

A:  Yes. Make sure you get straight ones and fast them securely.

A:  They would work fine on a 4x4 post.

A:  yes