Things You Must Know About End Cut Wood Treatment

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Sealing the end cuts of hardwood and pressure-treated wood products using a specially formulated end cut wood treatment is very important. Otherwise, your new fencing, decking, or siding won’t last as long as it should.

Purpose

Pressure-treated lumbers and timbers are not as resilient as cedar and hardwood. They are not naturally resistant to rot and other causes of wood damage. They must be treated with wood preservatives in order to be durable and be suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. But when a pressure-treated wood is trimmed, the end cuts—specifically the wood fibers that are not protected by preservatives—are exposed to water, fungus, insects, and other elements.

Hardwood products also need their end cuts to be properly sealed to prevent checking and splitting. Whether they are cut through sawing, notching, boring, or other techniques, their open cuts can cause damaging effects. They will be prone to moisture, which is the starting point of fungal decay. Left on their own, they can end up rotten or eaten termites.

Benefits

Here are some benefits which will explain why ...
... you must seal or treat end cuts.

• Maintain the integrity of the treatment - Pressure treatment creates a layer of protection. But when you cut the lumber/timber that layer is broken. Using end cut wood treatment will help in preserving this protective layer and keep the integrity of the entire lumber.

• Prevent premature damage - The wood's integrity doesn't last forever. Still, you can do something to avoid premature deterioration and make it last at least for many decades.

• Add beauty to your wood - The best end cut wood treatments don't only provide protection but also beautify your pressure-treated lumbers. They are available in various translucent shades to suit different colors of lumbers.

Simply forgoing to use end cut wood treatment just to cut costs could lead to decay, structural damage, and expensive repairs in the future. If you really want to get the maximum advantages of your new stairs or decking, you must invest in a high-quality end cut wood treatment. Make sure to find an EPA registered wood preservative brand which meets the Federal, state, and local VOC restrictions.

CTA Products Group specializes in Outlast® wood treatment products for log homes, exterior wood siding, fences, pressure treated lumber and decking. The company offer an EPA registered wood preservative and the only botanical insect repellent additive for exterior coatings. Our product line includes exterior finishes and cleaners, paint and coatings additives interior finishes and cleaners.