With technological advances there are often tradeoffs. Each new cure-all carries its own series of side effects. Pressure-treated wood, used to build an ever-increasing number of back yard decks, is a ...

Despite the wide selection of decking options, builders and homeowners tend to choose among three main ones. Here's some help ...

The product, which is used to construct framing, sheathing for roofs and walls, will primarily be used in new multifamily and commercial construction. “We are thrilled to expand our operations into ...

Citing health risks, this week the EPA halted the production of some pressure-treated wood -- the most commonly used material in structures such as decks, play sets, and fences. On Friday, The Early ...

Most of our building practices aren’t especially sustainable. Concrete production is a major source of carbon emissions, and steel production is very resource intensive. Once completed, heating and ...

Preservative-treated timber fence posts have developed a pretty dire reputation over the past decade or so. Countless farmers have shelled out thousands for these products, gone to the expense of ...

Creosote is a highly effective wood treatment product that has been used for hundreds of years. However, negative effects on the environment and human health have led to its limited use over the past ...