There's a lot to consider when it comes to wooden vs vinyl fences. I spoke to construction and fecning experts about the pros ...

While modern pressure-treated wood treatments are considered safe for most outdoor applications, including garden fences, some environmentalists continued to voice reservations about its use, wary ...

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.

When it comes to pricing, the average cost of privacy fence installation is $3,300, ... ideal for smaller fences around pools or hot tubs and treated wood, best for fence posts.

Many gardeners have made use of treated lumber in their raised beds, fences, benches, gazebos and other landscape structures. Up until about 2003, many of us used a then commonly available treated ...

Because wood fences have more surface from which chemicals can leach and from which they can cast shade, I suggest erring on the side of caution and allowing a 3-foot buffer between your fence and ...

Researchers: Treated Wood Poses Long-term Threat Date: December 27, 2005 Source: University of Florida Summary: Arsenic from treated lumber used in decks, utility poles and fences will likely ...

But right now, pressure-treated wood is hard to find. “I see a lot of people looking for, especially decking, pressure-treated 2-by-10’s. A lot of people have been calling me and asking me ...

I have neither painted nor stained pressure-treated wood because I don’t like the look. I prefer to let the wood weather to a grayish color. Then I clean it and coat it with a clear water repellent.

Learn more about CCA-treated wood and how to dispose of it. ... fences and other outdoor structures, so you should assume that wood installed outdoors before 2004 contains CCA.

Wood is the most common material used for privacy fences. It is strong, versatile and can last for up to 20 years. However, wooden privacy fences can be costly depending on the type of wood used.