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No, they don't use PT lumber for framing whole houses in Canada, that guy is just making assumptions. They use it exactly like we do, for wood that comes into c
by buttcoinslol 9y ago
No, they don't use PT lumber for framing whole houses in Canada, that guy is just making assumptions. They use it exactly like we do, for wood that comes into contact with concrete.
PT wood is roughly 4x the cost and substantially heavier, framing a whole house in it would be nuts.
- jschwartzi 9y agoIt will also destroy any fasteners that aren't galvanized or stainless steel, so you definitely wouldn't build a whole house out of it. Depending on the straps that are installed in the foundation, you'll see people use Teco nails or galvanized 10- or 16-penny nails. But regular vinyl sinkers will rust out really quickly.