Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Just like any building material, there are certain things you should avoid doing with treated lumber. In this video, Dennis shares important information about what happens when you burn pressure-treated lumber, and why you should seek out a different method of disposal.
Treated lumber is a popular building material that plays a key role in the construction of many structures in the Pacific Northwest. Our good friend Dennis McWhirter is an expert on pressure-treated wood, with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. In this series, Dennis provides answers to some common questions, and reminds us why treating lumber is one of the best things we can do to help preserve our greatest renewable resource.
Just like any building material, there are certain things you should avoid doing with treated lumber. In this video, Dennis shares important information about what happens when you burn pressure-treated lumber, and why you should seek out a different method of disposal.
Treated lumber is a popular building material that plays a key role in the construction of many structures in the Pacific Northwest. Our good friend Dennis McWhirter is an expert on pressure-treated wood, with nearly three decades of experience in the industry. In this series, Dennis provides answers to some common questions, and reminds us why treating lumber is one of the best things we can do to help preserve our greatest renewable resource.





