Pressure treated lumber is divided into two grades 1 and 2 based on the appearance and composition of the wood.
Marine grade pressure treated lumber.
Marine construction piling timber lumber.
It is approved for saltwater applications and offers excellent corrosion resistance.
1 lumber is usually used for applications where appearance matters while 2 lumber is used where it will not be.
Marine treated wood seawall grades marine treated lumber timber and piles are pressure treated with higher concentrations of wolman cca preservative to withstand the harsh exposures and destructive organisms common in marine environments retention levels range from 0 40 pcf for soil contact to 2 50 pcf for saltwater immersion.
This also includes the treated material required to build docks and decks.
Pressure treated lumber has been synonymous with marine use for many years.
Pressure treated plywood often called wolmanized or p t.
Find pressure treated lumber at lowe s today.
Plywood is not marine grade plywood and those designations do not make the two products arbitrarily interchangeable.
Pressure treated plywood is common plywood that has been subjected to pressure treatment with chemicals to prevent the wood from decaying or rotting.
2 lumber also called standard has a rougher knottier look.
Whether lightweight or heavy duty products are required we sell a variety of construction materials from marine treated wood to vinyl.
The cost of marine grade timbers compared to other types of materials can prove to be more economical with a properly engineered seawall or retaining wall lasting up to 25 years when adequately maintained.
Let treated lumber outlet tlo be your source for marine products in hampton roads richmond and the outer banks.
Tlo has a wide selection of marine products for building a boardwalk pier dock or seawall including pressure treated wood for the harsh saltwater environment brackish or fresh water applications.
Our pilings are selected for straightness uniformity and peeled clean for appearance.
Ab marine grade pressure treated plywood offers superior protection against fungal decay in wet environments.
We carry pressure treated dimensional lumber in 1 and 2 grades with retention levels required to protect the wood for particular applications.
Marine timbers can also give your waterfront a more natural look.
1 lumber also called premium is the higher grade with very few knots warps or other blemishes.
It is also safe for human and aquatic environments.