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Default cover treated lumber with tar?

On Jul 17, 7:26*pm, Some Guy wrote:
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going to use 10 treated 4x6 posts as foundation for 10x12 shed.....


4 x 6 posts?

Are they square? *Do you mean 4 x 4 or 6 x 6 posts?


4x6 posts have been available for as long as I can remember.


He might mean creosote. *Paint the in-ground portion with creosote
(several coats) - let it dry in the sun between coats.


Creosote, and most tar related products, are now restricted use
pesticides. You have to be licensed to buy and use it.

KC