On Tue, 6 May 2008 08:12:44 -0700 (PDT), stratford1
wrote:

I'm currently in the process of rebuilding a small deck and have about
20 PT boards waiting to be put on. The way the project has been going
(unfortunately) it could be a while before I get them on. My question
is...what's the best way to store these boards? They're currently
stacked outside - sitting on some 2x4s to keep them off the ground.
I'm a little confused because I've read a few things that suggest they
should be covered to avoid exposure to the elements...yet, these are
for a porch which will be continually exposed to the elements...and
isnt it good for the wood to "breathe" and dry out for some time?

One other question about these boards in particular...when I
originally bought them they were COMPLETELY wet and very soft. So much
so, that when I drive a screw the screw wants to go completely through
the board. Any suggestions on what to do so that these boards will
fairly quickly dry enough to be usable? Do I need to wait to add them
to the deck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Sticker and stack the wood neatly, keep outside, protect from elements
and up off the ground. As wood dries, it will twist, wane, cup, warp,
shrink and split. This is particularly true for pressure treated wood
that has not been kiln dried. There is nothing wrong with building
with wet wood. Wait at least 6 months before applying a stain or
other protective finish.