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My boss told me to always double-check the grade stamp on pressure-treated lumber
He said he saw a deck fail in Tacoma last year because someone used the wrong grade for ground contact. I found a whole stack marked for above-ground only that was about to go on a fence line, saving a big headache. How often do you guys actually look at those stamps before you cut?
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morgan.mary5mo ago
Wow, I check every single piece now after a similar close call.
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phoenixcampbell5mo ago
How bad was your close call? Honestly, that kind of thing sticks with you. I had one last year that made my heart stop, so I totally get the new habit. Tbh, it's exhausting but you just can't be too careful anymore.
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jason5245mo ago
Man, that's a scary find. @phoenixcampbell is right, it really does stick with you. The stamp isn't just for ground contact, it also shows the retention level for the preservative. I caught some marked for .25 that was headed for a wet area, needed .40.
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