Fence Rails Pressure Treated Or Not

It does not warp shrink or check split as pressure treated pine will likely do eventually.

Fence rails pressure treated or not.

Severe weather 2 in x 3 in x 8 ft wood pressure treated southern yellow pine wood fence rail. This pressure treated pine is guaranteed not to have insects or decay damage for 20 years. Pressure treated wood posts and poles are also in various shapes 3x3 4x4 4x6 rounds with a flat spot where the fence boards will attach or perfectly round of various diameters. Pressure treated pine is guaranteed for 20 years against insects or damage from decay.

Treated rails are not cheap they simply cost less than cedar. Each piece of pressure treated can be identical in shape and size. The rail is pressure treated to provide resistance to termites fungal decay or rot. However it is not guaranteed against warping shrinkage or splitting.

At 10 years a fence using cedar boards will have a much nicer appearance compared to a pressure treated pine board fence. We order only select quality kiln dried mcq treated rails. Cedar is a very stable wood. Pressure treated boards can warm and shrink as quickly as in a month after installation.

For pricing and availability. It can dry in approximately one month. Fences like other exterior wood structures are exposed to numerous factors that cause wood to warp crack and decay. 1 in x 6 in x 16 ft brown pressure treated pine wood fence rail.

Best lumber for houston fences. It is not guaranteed against shrinkage warping or splitting. Warping and twisting on hancock fences are avoided by several important steps. We do not use sopping wet green 2 treated lumber commonly found at lumberyards.

Pressure treated wood triangular rail is made from pine for durability. The rail will weather to a handsome gray color if left unfinished but it can also be stained or painted to match your home s exterior. It is recommended to use pressure treated posts and a western red cedar fence.