Properties And Features Of Treated Timber

The sale and popularity of treated timber have touched the skies, but when it comes to in-depth information about the same, not many people are aware of it. According to the experts, there are several methods used in its preparation and in this post, we will know some points about them.

• The experts say that wood is vulnerable to damages caused by rotting, insects, pests and bugs and to help it get rid of this vulnerability, it is important to apply treatments to the wood.
• This task is completed using pressure treatment methods that involve high pressure tanks that are filled with preservative chemicals.
• The wood planks are dipped in them for a long duration to allow these chemicals to penetrate deep inside the wood.
• The benefit of this wood is that the wood gains that much needed robustness and strength, not just from the exteriors, but interiors too.

What does pressure treated timber look like?

• According to the suppliers of treated pine and hardwood floors Sydney, freshly treated timber has a sort of greenish-yellowish look to it.
•  However, there is nothing to worry about as this colour is temporary and abolishes as the wood comes into use and gets old.
• After a few months of usage, this colour fades away and the natural appearance of wood replaces it.
• One more characteristic of treated timber is that it starts turning grey as it starts wearing down.

Attributes and features

• One of the biggest benefits is that throughout its life, it will never require any treatment regarding safety and protection.
•  Moreover, there's no need to apply any extra layers of paint, wood stain or varnish to it, but there are no stipulations and you can paint it whenever you feel like.
• One more very important feature of this version is that it requires virtually no maintenance and there is no need to paint, stain, varnish or coat it.