Treated wood is an excellent resource that's designed to last; however, it comes with important do's and don'ts.

Building green comes down to extending the lifespan of our materials so we can better preserve our natural resources. In this video, Dennis tells us about treated lumber’s place in eco-friendly construction and what the future holds.

Treating lumber is one of the best ways we can protect our most essential renewable resource. In this treated lumber series recap, we’re sharing our top four videos from the series.

In the first installment of our new series on pressure-treated wood, Dennis McWhirter shares his expertise on the treatment process. 

In this video blog, we chat with our good friend, Exterior Wood’s Dennis McWhirter, about how pressure-treated lumber interacts with flashing and fasteners—and how to prevent metal corrosion.

When lumber is treated, it’s more resistant to water, fungal, and insect damage. This extends the life of the lumber and reduces the amount of trees that would need to be cut down to replace wood structures that experience rot.

The age-old question with pressure-treated lumber is: How long will it last? In today’s video, Dennis sheds light on that question.

In this episode of our pressure-treated lumber series with Exterior Wood’s Dennis McWhirter, learn the difference between pressure-treated lumber (commercial usage) and railroad ties (industrial usage).

Dennis shares a bit of background on arsenic—and why it’s naturally present in treated lumber.

When considering using pressure-treated lumber in places where exposure to water is definite, it's important to take conditions into account. In this episode of our treated lumber series, Dennis McWhirter explains when and how treated lumber can be exposed to fresh- and saltwater.

In this video, expert Dennis McWhirter digs into how to keep your pressure-treated wood healthy and prevent making a common mistake that means voiding your lifetime warranty.

In this series, our good friend and expert in pressure treated wood, Dennis McWhirter of Exterior Wood, answers common questions about treated wood.

In the first installment of our non-incised pressure-treated lumber series, we walked through the basics of working with non-incised treated lumber. In this post, we get a little more specific and share how we used non-incisedpressure-treated lumber for a deck project.

In the treated lumber series, we hear from pressure-treated lumber expert Dennis McWhirter. In this episode, Dennis explains the difference between Professional grade and Premium grade lumber.

Non-incised lumber is used for applications where strength isn't a big concern, and pressure-treated lumber is an innovative product that provides long-term protection for your wood structures. 

Is pressure-treating engineered wood a good idea? In this installment of our Treated Lumber series, Dennis McWhirter shares his insights.

Ron Spillers of West Coast Decks talks about the importance of span charts, footing placement, and the right kind of lumber for your deck's foundation. 

Sometimes the treatment on your lumber isn’t as effective as you might think. Before using treated, engineered lumber, read through this post so you know how to choose the best product for you.

In this post, Ron addresses what goes into framing a deck.

Mr. Cedar is back on the Dunn Solutions blog to discuss western red cedar's best uses—including exterior applications. 

In this post, we recap the Cedar Series and share our top five episodes.

Ready to build a new deck? We're offering some tips, information, and resources to help you produce lasting results.

Building (or repairing) your deck stairs? Check out this tutorial for constructing rock-solid stair posts that won't wobble over time.

Exposed exterior projects require fasteners that won’t stain. Here’s why we recommend a stainless version.

Posts are a crucial part of any fence, and this simple replacement technique will keep yours going for the long term.