Comment on In theory, rocks from Oman could store hundreds of years of human CO2 emissionsparentComments−mrfusion8yCould we mass pressure treat wood to prevent it from being eaten?−lettergram8yThat only works for a period of time depending on conditions. In this case, even a few hundred years wouldn't be good enough.−lbenes8yHundred? If the wood is touching soil, try a few decades at best. I just replaced an old rotted out deck that was all pressure treated lumber. Also EPA considers it a hazardous waste.https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/chro...−ceejayoz8ySure, if you want to trade one ecological disaster for another.
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Could we mass pressure treat wood to prevent it from being eaten?
That only works for a period of time depending on conditions. In this case, even a few hundred years wouldn't be good enough.
Hundred? If the wood is touching soil, try a few decades at best. I just replaced an old rotted out deck that was all pressure treated lumber. Also EPA considers it a hazardous waste.
https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/chro...
Sure, if you want to trade one ecological disaster for another.