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Started by GeneWengert-WoodDoc, December 18, 2018, 04:25:09 PM

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I do,believe we are talking about two different situations.  I do agree that treating softwoods as you indicate is a good idea.  But the original posting is about ash and the EAB.  Almost all ash lumber here is remanufactured after drying and is used in interior locations and would be in contact with humans.

The OP was citing the new regulation for KD hardwoods.

Here in North American, hardwood lumber is almost never pressure treated. Also, it would have to be PT prior to final drying, adding to the cost substantially.  Almost all ash is KD at 160 F already, so the only new part is the documentation and calibration checks.
Gene - Author of articles in Sawmill & Woodlot and books: Drying Hardwood Lumber; VA Tech Solar Kiln; Sawing Edging & Trimming Hardwood Lumber. And more

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