What it is: A new way of treating wood with environmentally safe preservatives. The technique uses microscopic beads as sponges, ferrying preservatives into the center of the wood. The market: Demand ...

I am sometimes asked this question by people calling to find out about household hazardous waste collection events. Treated wood provides a good example of the complexities of the issue, and options ...

Wood balconies and decks take a beating in the desert sun and wet winters. A good cleaning might be all it needs to perk up. Because wood needs to breathe, it is not a good idea to seal exterior wood, ...

The latest legislation comes into play this year regarding creosote use. The sale of creosote-treated fencing products for agricultural or equine purposes will be deemed illegal. Creosote, derived ...

Marin residents can keep using wood treated with fire retardant in new construction under an action taken by county supervisors. The supervisors voted unanimously Jan. 27 to revise a new county code ...