Working with Wood

The age-old question with pressure-treated lumber is: How long will it last? In today’s video, Dennis sheds light on that question.

Treated wood is an excellent resource that's designed to last; however, it comes with important do's and don'ts.

In this post, we recap the Cedar Series and share our top five episodes.

When considering using pressure-treated lumber in places where exposure to water is definite, it's important to take conditions into account. In this episode of our treated lumber series, Dennis McWhirter explains when and how treated lumber can be exposed to fresh- and saltwater.

Is pressure-treating engineered wood a good idea? In this installment of our Treated Lumber series, Dennis McWhirter shares his insights.

Dennis shares a bit of background on arsenic—and why it’s naturally present in treated lumber.

Glulam beams are engineered wood products manufactured to meet a range of design stresses—but what exactly are they used for?

Learn how to install common rafter framing in this post from THISisCarpentry, our good friend and expert carpenter Gary Katz’s blog.

In this video, expert Dennis McWhirter digs into how to keep your pressure-treated wood healthy and prevent making a common mistake that means voiding your lifetime warranty.