Coarse thread drywall screws in treated lumber

[kallmond]

http://dhs.wi.gov/eh/HlthHaz/fs/TrtdWood.htm

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  [*]Avoid using lumber treated with creosote or PCP in any home construction or landscaping project.
  [*]Don’t use treated lumber for any indoor home construction project. Wood treatment chemicals are too toxic for interior uses.
  [*]Seal decks that are constructed with treated lumber with an oil-based sealer every two years. This is consistent with the wood manufacturer's recommendations for maintenance of CCA-treated wood. Proper sealants will keep the wood from cracking and splintering while reducing the risk of exposure to CCA residues.

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  [*]Do not allow children to play under decks made with treated lumber. Ensure that children playing on or around structures made with treated lumber wash their hands before eating. Pets that regularly sleep or live under decks could be exposed to arsenic and may carry it into your home.

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  [*]Sawing or sanding treated wood is hazardous and requires special precautions. Perform the work outdoors on a dropcloth so the sawdust can be collected and discarded. Wear a dust mask if there is frequent or prolonged exposure to sawdust. Wash hands and clothing immediately after completing the work.
  [*]Do not use treated wood for countertops, cutting boards, picnic tables, beehives or for other applications where treatment chemicals may come into contact with food.
  
  [*]Never burn treated wood. Burning releases toxic fumes into the air and has been associated with serious arsenic poisoning.

Fumes or no.. Is it worth it?

 

[bob965]

CCA lumber was phased out a few years ago. Pressure treated lumber you find now is nearly all ACQ. Supposedly, it emits no fumes, and is safe for indoor use, except for surfaces that may contact food, but who knows. You can't use regular hardware with it though. Because of the copper in the chemicals used to treat it, it will cause galvanic corrosion of any standard type fastener. You have to use specially coated ones. They will usually be called Deck Screws somewhere on the packaging.

 

[jworth]

thanks for the last bit of information guys. I think I am going to build another even if it emits no fumes, replace the screws and sell it as my daughter just wont let the cabinet decor be. again thanks for all of the info.

 

[Danger_Chicken]

thanks for the last bit of information guys. I think I am going to build another even if it emits no fumes, replace the screws and sell it as my daughter just wont let the cabinet decor be. again thanks for all of the info.

So you're not going to use it for health concerns but you are going to sell it to someone else?

 

[csnmusic02]

It only lets out fumes when you burn it, acq is what i use on all my outside decks and bridges at my work and i use stainless number 3 deck screws. next time buy stainless wont rust and will hold together fine. some of our bridges have been out side for about 5 years and we can still get the screws out, this is dealin with salt water floods over the bridges. but no fumes just dont eat the wood and youll be fine.

 

[jworth]

This lumber was ACQ and from everything I read, is safe for indoor use. I think I will just swap screws, the trick is doing it and moving the tank for 10 minutes.

 

[jworth]

So you're not going to use it for health concerns but you are going to sell it to someone else?

No, ACQ emits no fumes. If you would like I will post a link. I want a new one because my daughter messes with the cabinets but I am just not ready to take on another project now.

 

[jworth]

bobby want to help?

 

[ITHURTZ]

I used drywall screws on my 180gallon, now have a 330gal and used drywall screws, no problemos here