wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?
wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?
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Why is wood that is in contact with masonry or concrete pressure-treated? Some kind of moisture issue?
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RE: wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?
RE: wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?
RE: wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?
I have not checked, but it seems there might be some places where untreated wood may be in contact with concrete. - Possibly on an interior column or wall well above grade.
Dick
RE: wood stud wall: why bottom plate pressure-treated?