Noncorrosive, fire-retardant, structurally sound yet lighter than untreated wood, and resistant to mold, mildew, termites and rot-pressure-treated wood is perfect for outdoor projects like swing sets and decks. But until TimberSIL came along this year, the lumber hasn't been so human-friendly. In 2002 the Environmental Protection Agency started phasing out the longtime standard additive, green chromated copper arsenate, for residential use because it leached arsenic into the ground.
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