I picked up some info from my local Home Depot that says wood is
pressure treated with a solution of arsenic. It specifically cautions
against using pressure treated lumber in living spaces for this reason.
It also warns that care should be taken when sawing the wood...you
should be outdoors or wear a respirator, pick up the sawdust, etc.
Jim
Peter J. Thomas wrote:
>
> Matt Liggett wrote:
>
> > The problem I have now is that I can't find 4x4s that are NOT
> > pressure-treated. None of the local lumber yards have 'em.
>
> Actually, PT 4x4 for the legs might be a good idea. I'm assuming this bench
> will sit in a basement or garage on top of a cement floor. My garage is in
> the basement the floor gets wet from time to time, either snow from the cars
> or moisture after a rainy spell. PT might be a good idea.
>
> Peter Thomas
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