Pressure Treatment Can Extend Uses for Native Hardwoods

Some native hardwoods have been neglected in the past. However it has been shown that both American elm and cottonwood can be manufactured into valuable products. Pressure-treated American elm has been used as bridge decking; it is equivalent to other species previously used for this product. American elm has high shock resistance, is moderately dense, and is easily treated. Cottonwood is suggested as a good material for the manufacture of outdoor furniture.

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