bellas@ttidcb.UUCP (Pete Bellas) (03/13/85)
I am currently building a small portable storage building.
I want to build it on 4x6 "skids" so that I can relocate it
from time to time as my needs change. My question is this,
Since these skids are going to sit on bare ground, what should
they be treated with to prevent rotting? Will this treating
be damaged when I drag the shed to it's new location? Can I
treat them myself or can I buy them pre-treated? Any help would
be appreciated. Thanks.
-Pete-
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\<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>/jcp@brl-tgr.ARPA (Joe Pistritto <jcp>) (03/14/85)
I've found that the commercial pressure treated lumber works very well outdoors, (and it doesn't even have to be painted). It is true you should repaint it with clear cuprinol or something every few years, but by and large its as maitenance free as wood gets (outdoors, anyway) -JCP-
lef@nlm-vax.ARPA (Larry Fitzpatrick) (03/15/85)
In article <ttidcb.302> bellas@ttidcb.UUCP (Pete Bellas) writes: >..., what should >they be treated with to prevent rotting? You can buy pressure treated lumber at virually any lumber store. It, supposedly, will last up to 40 years buried in the ground (most likely longer if out of ground). Warning: not meant for interior use. >... Will this treating be damaged when > I drag the shed to it's new location? No, the pressure treating causes the chemical to penetrate deeply into the wood. -fitz lef@nlm
rjk@mgweed.UUCP (Randy King) (03/17/85)
<><><> I've used Wolmenized (pressure-treated) lumber right on bare ground. It also takes exterior stains nicely, too. No wood is good forever, but I think you'll be happy with the green Wolmenized stuff. Green only due to their process. Randy King AT&T-CP@MG ihnp4!mgweed!rjk