When tackling an outdoor building project, it’s important to use pressure-treated wood so the project will resist rot and decay and hold up over time. For projects at or below ground level, such as fence posts, make sure the pressure-treated wood is rated for “ground contact” to resist destructive pests like termites.

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When you’re building a wooden outdoor project, it’s important to think about more than just strength. You also need to consider longevity.

Wood rot and decay will quickly destroy ordinary lumber, so it’s a good idea to use pressure-treated wood anytime you’re building outdoors.

You also have to consider pests, like termites. So be sure to choose pressure-treated lumber that is rated for “ground contact” anytime components—like posts—will be at, or below, ground level.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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