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Wood for grow boxes
I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home
Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm still a bit hesitant about using treated lumber for grow boxes for vegetables but it would sure save a lot of money if I could. What do you think? Russell |
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If that is your yardstick for safety, try cutting WRC (Western Red
Cedar) without a mask for a couple of board feet. The stuff is far harsher on the lungs IMHO. Now, I'll give you that the chemicals in treated are probably worse for you, but a dusk mask is pretty much advised for ALL wood, not just treated. Jay |
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On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:26:23 -0700, Russell D. wrote:
I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm still a bit hesitant about using treated lumber for grow boxes for vegetables but it would sure save a lot of money if I could. What do you think? Russell I wouldn't take the chance, use untreated wood. |
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Just curious here; Has anyone tried using the new plastic decking boards for
raised beds? Ken. -- All incoming and outgoing mail scanned using Norton Anti Virus, by the shores of beautiful Puget Sound. "General Schvantzkoph" wrote in message news On Wed, 16 Mar 2005 10:26:23 -0700, Russell D. wrote: I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm still a bit hesitant about using treated lumber for grow boxes for vegetables but it would sure save a lot of money if I could. What do you think? Russell I wouldn't take the chance, use untreated wood. |
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Russell D. wrote:
I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. Personally, I would NOT use treated lumber for boxes where I will grow edibles. While use of CCA (Copper Chromium Arsenate) is basically banned in the USA, that doesn't mean there are no health risks associated with lumber treated with other products. Remember, the other treatments also involve poisons, like copper. You might find this USDA publication useful: http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/research-ar...723/index.html In particular, click on the link in the upper right for the FAQs. At the bottom there are a bunch of other links. I found the one on the alternative types of treated wood interesting. -- Henry |
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Russell D. wrote:
I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm still a bit hesitant about using treated lumber for grow boxes for vegetables but it would sure save a lot of money if I could. What do you think? Russell Most of the new treated lumber is treated with alkaline copper quat (ACQ types B and D) and copper azole (CBA-A, CA-B). Yes, there safer than the old CCA treated wood, but still not something I want in my garden. David |
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Most woods are not good to breathe... ;-)
I had a buddy that made knives once and did a LOT of woodwork. He once showed me a list of "toxic woods" that were harmful to breathe the dust of. It was quite extensive. Wearing a dust mask when you cut or carve anything that raises dust that can be inhaled is not good for you. This is a common topic of discussion on egg art lists. Eggshell dust is also very bad. In article et, "STEPHEN PEEK" wrote: The manufacturer still recommends wearing at least a dust mask when sawing so I guess it's not totally harmless. Steve "Russell D." wrote in message ... I just got off the phone with a very helpful young man at my local Home Depot. I was gathering info from him on the prices of redwood, cedar and composite planking that I want to make grow boxes from. When I mentioned to him that I was going to make grow boxes he suggested that I use treated lumber, quickly adding, as if he anticipated my protest, there is no longer any arsenic used in the treating process and nothing is used that would be harmful. I would appreciate any thoughts on this. I'm still a bit hesitant about using treated lumber for grow boxes for vegetables but it would sure save a lot of money if I could. What do you think? Russell -- K. Sprout the Mung Bean to reply... There is no need to change the world. All we have to do is toilet train the world and we'll never have to change it again. -- Swami Beyondanada ,,Cat's Haven Hobby Farm,,Katraatcenturyteldotnet,, http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...user id=katra |
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