Safety & Installation

Fact: The EPA, which reviews the safety and effectiveness of wood preservatives, has never found any unreasonable risk to human health and the environment from the preservatives used in pressure-treated wood.

Fact: Preservatives on the market today do not have to be registered with the EPA.

Fact: Using pressure-treated wood presents no danger to you, your family, your pets or your tomatoes.

Safety measures for working with pressure-treated wood are no different than those recommended for working with untreated wood:

  • Wear safety goggles when using power saws
  • Avoid frequent or prolonged inhalation of sawdust
  • Wear gloves
  • Wash hands when finished

No special skills or tools are required for working with pressure-treated wood.

So go ahead: Dream. Click. Build.