Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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.
Building green comes down to extending the lifespan of our materials so we can better preserve our natural resources. In this video, Dennis tells us about treated lumber’s place in eco-friendly construction and what the future holds.
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.
Building green comes down to extending the lifespan of our materials so we can better preserve our natural resources. In this video, Dennis tells us about treated lumber’s place in eco-friendly construction and what the future holds.










