On May 15, 10:44 pm, "Edwin Pawlowski" wrote:
"MiamiCuse" wrote in message

I would like to paint the fascia boards to match the color of the
soffit, but when I did some research on the net it seems several links
mentioned that PR lumber should not be painted due to high moisture
content and will cause the paint to not adhere. Is there a way around
this?

Time. wait until next year.



Also the installer who replaced the fascia board did all the cutting
outdoor inside the screen enclosure and lots and lots of saw dust went
into the swimming pool which is right inside the screen area. I read
that the saw dust contains toxins and is irritable to skins, so if
it's floating all over my pool water should I be worried?

If the pool skimmer cleans it up you should be OK. I'd not want the dust
getting up my nose or in my eyes though.

I guess in addition to the actual skin contact, I am concerned with
whether the arsenic agent in the saw dust from the treated wood would
dissolve in the pool water and could cause harm?

I read that "Arsenic is a component in the most prevalent wood
preservative formulation in use. This formulation is known as CCA,
which stands for chromated copper arsenic. Deep penetration of the
water borne formulation is achieved by application under high
pressure. The most common formulation results in a wood concentration
of the Cr, Cu, and As of between 0.1-0.2%. Higher levels of arsenic
from between 0.4-1.8% are employed for wood foundation and marine
applications. Millions of board feet of CCA wood are produced each
year, where it is used in the construction of decks, picnic tables,
playground equipment, highway sound barriers, telephone poles and
docks."

Will the dust poison the pool water I wonder.

MC