Treated Pine

Radiata Pine is durability class 4–non-durable, but because of its wide sap band, which readily accepts preservative treatment, once treated with either ACQ or CCA it becomes durability class 1 above ground (H3) and class 1 in ground (H4).

It readily accepts paint, stain and polish. It can be easily machined or turned.

Treated Pine can be used as unseasoned timber in general outdoor structures general fencing, landscaping and retaining walls and as seasoned timber in cladding and general outdoor framing.