What is Treated Wood? Its Advantages and Disadvantages

Pressure Treated Wood

Ordinary wood (Untreated wood) that has been chemically treated to resist rot and insect infestation, that type of wood is called treated wood. Treated wood is commonly used in outdoor construction, such as decks, fences, and siding. Many chemical insecticides are used for wood treatment such as alkoxysilanes, polysiloxanes, colloidal silica, or organically modified silica. … Read more

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Wood Siding

the advantages and disadvantages of wood siding

Nowadays, we have many Engineered Wood Siding options. Many of them are cheaper and more durable than wood but do not have the properties of natural wood. People have used home siding for centuries to protect walls from outdoor elements. There are many species of wood. Wood siding has its own characteristics and cons that … Read more

Balsa Wood Properties, Uses and Advantages

Balsa Wood Properties

Balsa wood is famous for its properties, which are used for many applications. Balsa is also known by different names in different countries. This wood is also known as Ochroma. It is a large, fast-growing tree that can grow up to 30 m tall and has a 3-4 ft (1-1.2 m) trunk diameter in 10-15 years. … Read more