What it is: A new way of treating wood with environmentally safe preservatives. The technique uses microscopic beads as sponges, ferrying preservatives into the center of the wood. The market: Demand ...

Wood and skin have more in common than you think. That's especially true when it comes to UV exposure, moisture exposure, and harsh chemicals.

I am sometimes asked this question by people calling to find out about household hazardous waste collection events. Treated wood provides a good example of the complexities of the issue, and options ...

It's hard not to be overwhelmed by the sheer number of options when purchasing lumber. In addition to the various lengths and thicknesses of boards, there's also both treated and untreated wood ...

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

The latest legislation comes into play this year regarding creosote use. The sale of creosote-treated fencing products for agricultural or equine purposes will be deemed illegal. Creosote, derived ...

Q. Tim, is there some other safe DIY treatment I can do to prevent the wood from being destroyed by wood rot and insects? I’m chemically sensitive and don’t want to rely on the normal treated lumber ...

Hoover Treated Wood Products acquires Arconic Architectural Products, LLC — a manufacturer of aluminum cladding products. The ...

In this series, Lagniappe presents a different work each week from the collection of the New Orleans Museum of Art, with commentary from a curator. Mildred Thompson’s abstract work in wood went ...