Can I use this to seal the cut ends of pressure treated timbers
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Hello Thomas; Yes it will work on pressure-treated wood butt-ends (but pt wood is specifically designed to resist sub-grade rot, so if your pt wood is degrading that seriously, you might want to consider replacement. If that is not possible use several petrifier treatments - letting each cure before applying another - maybe 3 treatments.) The stuff really does stiffen crumbling/rotting wood, but it is not a cure-all for wood that is completely decayed. If you are looking just to seal the butt-ends of pt lumber, I would consider something like Woodlife Coppercoat Green Wood Preservative ( chemically similar to the original pt but green in color, which gradually fades to clear - two coats) or Ace WoodRoyal Waterproofing and Protector/Toner for decks, etc. (comes in a number of semi-transparent toner colors (less toxic, but less durable - two coats). Hope that helps.
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I would recommend using a borate solution or Copper Green. Copper Green is available at Home Depot in spray can or quart liquid. After applying solution, put on a coat of a good paint primer. The directions on the Copper Green say to immerse for many hours but I just paint on a couple of coatings until the wood end grain no longer absorbs the liquid. Note borate is harder to get. I believe the borate solution has a relatively short shelf life and normally it is mixed from dry granules before use. Pest control companies tend to use the borate solution - It is effective for both dry rot and termites. But I believe that also applies to Copper Green. I would recommend using a borate solution or Copper Green. Copper Green is available at Home Depot in spray can or quart liquid. After applying solution, put on a coat of a good paint primer. The directions on the Copper Green say to immerse for many hours but I just paint on a couple of coatings until the wood end grain no longer absorbs the liquid. Note borate is harder to get. I believe the borate solution has a relatively short shelf life and normally it is mixed from dry granules before use. Pest control companies tend to use the borate solution - It is effective for both dry rot and... » Read More I would recommend using a borate solution or Copper Green. Copper Green is available at Home Depot in spray can or quart liquid. After applying solution, put on a coat of a good paint primer. The directions on the Copper Green say to immerse for many hours but I just paint on a couple of coatings until the wood end grain no longer absorbs the liquid. Note borate is harder to get. I believe the borate solution has a relatively short shelf life and normally it is mixed from dry granules before use. Pest control companies tend to use the borate solution - It is effective for both dry rot and termites. But I believe that also applies to Copper Green. « Show Less
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I haven't done that, but given the nature of the product, I don't see why not.
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I have used gluvit to seal the rivets and seams in a 1957 vintage Lonestar aluminum boat. The product is excellent and sealed everything. It is known by fishermen who have aluminum boats as their righthand man. It takes about 2 days for it to totally dry in 70 degree weather. It is not as fast a drying time as epoxy. The mixture of the hardener is critical and it can be rolled or brushed on wood. Because of its slow drying time, it may not be what you would want to use on a deck. Good Luck.
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Yes, but as with any cleaner, it'd be best to test it somewhere inconspicuous first. Not all wood finishes have the same durability. Particularly as this has to dwell for 10 minutes to disinfect, less durable finishes might not hold up.
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I use Anchorseal 2 on my logs before I put them on the sawmill. Once the lumber is dry and cut into boards, I knock the sealed ends off. I have never had a problem with staining afterwards. I do not stain over top of the sealer. Probably not the answer you wanted but felt it may be helpful to others.
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It's safe. The galvanizing won't leach out and be absorbed like the chemicals used in pressure treated lumber. (I am in the lumber business.)
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Maybe for a short time - you have to apply it everything you use it on a shovel - not sure how well it would stick to pressure treated wood - would probably eventually absorb into it anyway. This stuff is like PAM cooking spray for snowshovels
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I would think that this is not the optimum application for this particular product. I used it on rivets on my aluminum boat and it sealed completely.
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Absolutely. Some pieces I have sealed with a polyeurothane spray, with no problems to the finish.
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As a sealer with no stress, yes. with stress you'll have to reinforce the pc11 at the junction with mesh or steel pins (imbedded in to both wall & plastic ). I use this stuff for motorcycle plastic body parts, and to seal hardware induced cracks in my sailboat. The stuff works great.
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the seal might not work on certain tops like wood that is not treated...clamp just gives you more options!
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Yes but you'll have to give the sealant enough time to dry. Fyi, if you have a home depot close, buy this stuff there. It's cgeaper and you don't have to wait for it to ship.
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It doesn't matter if it's sealed or not this wax is meant for finished and sealed woods and if you want you can use it on unfinished wood surfaces too but with the finished and sealed surfaces you just reapply this wax every 6 months or so to keep the wax on their and protecting the wood
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Pressure Treated wood has preservatives throughout the lumber. No need to treat end cuts. Other treated lumber is only dipped and will need more preservative. If the end cut is green your ok, if it looks like standard kiln dried lumber, treat it!
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yes IF the wood is painted or sealed - always test, test, test before diving in and spraying anything that is wood. Never use it on unsealed wood as it will affect the wood and may result in an expensive fix or replacement.
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I don't see why you couldn't. I typically use it to spray finish on scroll saw projects and it works great for that. I would practice on a sample piece to get your air pressure adjusted correctly. Good luck!
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my husband is the one who did the work on his boat and he used pressure treated two by fours and stainless steel staples. He also did not completely wrap the two by fours upon the recommendation of an individual in order to ensure that water could drain out and away from the wood.
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You can cut the length to whatever you need, and then seal both ends. They are not reusable.