THE PRODUCE GARDEN-Treated pine in your garden???

treated pine, i found out the hard way, learn all the facts before you use anything!

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[theproducegarden]

if they dont say its acq then presume its cca, its everywhere. the acq is more expensive and they'll always say that its acq.

[theproducegarden]

the weedliner system could work as long as the liner didnt break down quickly. im in termite town too, hence my corrugated iron garden beds, red gum is safe but a great dinner for termites. besser blocks are cheap and easy but a bit of a palaver.

[zombiebombie3]

I'm not sure if you've seen this but CSIRO has done research on CCA timber and it's not as scary as people make out. Apparently fruit/veg grown above ground contain no traces of arsenic at all. Lining the timber with plastic and planting in from the edges can greatly reduce any leeched chemicals in root vegetables (most of which is removed on peeling anyway). Anyway have a read, pages 2 & 3 especially for the gardeners - "The facts about CCA-treated timber (Fact Sheet)" at CSIRO website

[WoundedEgo]

The comparison to tobacco and asbestos really got me thinking. Thanks.

[dionysusstar]

It would be nice if we could build what we wanted where we wanted but alot of environmentally friendly construction methods aren't allowed. City codes and regulations are built around the mainstream & big builder methods. Alot of places don't even allow you to build your own house at all unless you are a licensed contractor. Laws are changing though so we all can do what we want and need to do.

[kaleidoscope222]

This has me really worried. My entire yard is fenced with what looks like treated wood. and my soil has a suspiciously odd smell. I've only lived here 2 years and just put in beds and my garden this year. I think I'll have my soil tested now. Thanks for the info!

[kokonutbaby1]

well i dont feel sorry for the company's profits as I bet u they knew it was toxic to begin with but did not care. If people dont buy it, they will automatically phase it out themselves. Just spread the word.

[hippychipys]

H3 is a treatement that you cannot see i recently ordered some treated pine exterior cladding boards for a carport.. i rang the company and said i got the wrong order this is not treated.. they assured me that it is and it is called H3 treated so it is clear and people can stain it or put a clear finish on it .. it looks like raw wood .T2 treatment on frames and trusses on new buildings has a blue tinge easy identified and you can ask not to have it and seek a better building system...H3 beware

[EbolaV1rus]

Build a cob house! No pressure treated wood required =)

[EbolaV1rus]

Black locust is an excellent drought tolerant tree to grow, easy to grow..and is more insect and rot resistant than pressure treated wood. PLUS it gets loaded with flowers that bee's adore!

[amandaa741258]

Excellent and knowledgable. Thank you

[eli3baxcal]

since yesterday you have me thinking...and it is very disturbing since I am contructing most of the structures in  my proyect with pine products. I imagine we could discover much of the same about many of the products in other common materias.....are you aware of the contents of your paints, the wood in your walls, etc?.