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How To Paint Pressure Treated Wood

March 26, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Pressure treated wood is a great option for a construction project for many reasons. However, these pieces of wood come with a greenish color that you might not love. Fortunately, this can be easily solved with a coat of paint over the wood to give it the color and style that you are happy with. […]

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How Strong Is Plywood?

March 23, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

In general, plywood is quite strong due to the way it is made. Individual layers of wood chips and pieces are placed perpendicular to each other and bonded with glue under high pressure. The layers are placed on top of each other and glued together. Each layer alternates the direction of the grain. Alternating the […]

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What is Fireproof Wood Used For?

March 20, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Fireproof wood helps protect against the spread of flames and development of smoke while also withstanding rot and decay. The wood is treated with chemicals during construction, helping the fire retardant capabilities penetrate through to all parts of the wood. For this reason, it is not recommended for use in areas that will come into […]

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What Is Fire Rated Plywood?

March 16, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Fire rated plywood is a great option for most building project needs. It is modified by an innovative treatment that makes the entire panel greatly fire resistant and accepted by the most demanding tests, even after sanding or machining. Fire rated plywood is made to withstand high levels of heat and fire to prevent a […]

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What Is Green Building?

February 3, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

“Green building” is a phrase often used in casual or professional conversation to refer to building structures that are made with environmentally responsible or “renewable” materials and are powered by environmentally-friendly systems. What the term actually means, however, is often vague. What Does “Green Building” Mean? There is no official definition of “green building.” According […]

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What Is Pressure Treated Wood?

January 27, 2020 by Curtis Lumber & Plywood

Pressure treated wood is wood that has undergone a special process to make it more durable and less susceptible to decay, insect infestation, mold, and water damage. Some pressure treatments can even make the wood fire retardant. There are different types of pressure treated wood, all of which are useful for a variety of different […]

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