Decks

[mella l]

Chromated Copper Arsenate is used here in No Cal on decks and the such where ever a cut has been made. It killed fungus and persuaded termites to search elsewhere. It is like a pesticide and you can dip the cut wood in it, or brush it on like with a paint brush. It isn't that expensive as I recall but haven't bought any for 20 years. CCA's were banned in Germany in the 70's and in New Jersey in the 90's. It is not to be burned even in state of the art toxin burning furnaces, as the properties are not destroyed. That begs the question on how it should be disposed of when needed and I don't know the answer to that. It is quite toxic.

mella l