.25 pcf Retention level usually prescribed for above ground level use of CCA pressure treated lumber. Specifically refers to 1/4 lb. of CCA oxides/cubic foot of wood .40 pcf Retention level usually prescribed for ground contact use of CCA pressure treated lumber. Specifically refers to 4/10 lb. of CCA oxides/cubic foot of wood .60 pcf Retention level usually prescribed for structural members in touch with the ground. Specifically refers to 6/10 lb. of CCA oxides/cubic foot of wood #1 kiln dried #1 is the grade of lumber immediately following Select Structural. Kiln dried in this case means that the lumber has been dried to a minimum moisture content of 19% prior to treating 8# 50/50 A mix of creosote and kerosene specified by the railroads when ordering new RR ties. baluster An upright support for a rail bar coded An encoded number appearing on the end of a piece of lumber which can be read at a receptive point of sale terminal beam Usually describes the horizontal member attached to the post bearing the weight of the joist or other lateral member CCA-C Chromated Copper Arsenate, which has been mixed to formula C, which is the most up-to-date standard chamfered To trim square edges to a 45 degree diagonal, usually to eliminate splintering and unsightly edges Consumer Information Sheets A piece of literature in the treated wood literature rack which details handling suggestions and precautions for pressure treated lumber COSTCUTTER® An economical sort Std/#2 .40 CCA-C treated product that serves the same function as UniversalTM Wood but trades visual appeal for a lower cost dog-eared   Flat top fencing that has the two top corners cut at a 45 degree angle to create a visual pattern DRYDEK®   Brand name for waterproof decking. Unincised appearance grade lumber enhanced by "shell drying" and water repellent edge   The two narrow planes on a piece of lumber EPA Environmental Protection Agency face The two widest planes in a piece of lumber FF Udl Full faced underlayment FOHC "Free of heart center." This term means the absence of pith from the finished lumber product good face The best of the two wide sides of a piece of lumber, for the intended use grain raise Separation of the wood fibers on the face of the lumber hot-dipped (hd) galvanized Applying zinc to metal via heat immersion versus electro-galvanizing (EG) methods. HD assures greater coating than EG method which is important when using metal fasteners with treated wood as some chemical reaction may occur between the treating chemicals and the fastener metal incised In treated lumber this refers to the knife perforations in the lumber. These aid in helping the chemical penetrate deeper into the lumber joist The horizontal member of the deck, that the decking is nailed to, which extends perpendicular to the house knots Dark blemishes in the lumber as a result of branches growing from the tree trunk lattice Prefabricated wooden architectural panels used to add privacy, screen off unsightly elevations, or simply to make visual breaks on large projects without screening out all light Lifetime limited warranty label Tags on the end of the lumber assuring customer that that particular piece of lumber is guaranteed Lifetime limited warranty A guarantee document which spells out the details of your claim rights. These can be found in the treated wood literature racks, generally located near the treated lumber Outdoor® Wood The brand name for the high quality, above ground products produced by McFarland Cascade. Outdoor® Wood signifies consistent appearance quality, lack of incisions, and a soft, cedartone color P&TS An abbreviation for plug and touch sanded when referring to plywood penetration In treating terminology, this refers to the depth that the treating chemicals permeate the lumber Permanent Wood Foundation An alternative construction method to concrete, utilizing wooden stud members and plywood supported in gravel pith center The bull's eye in the center of the trunk of a tree from which the growth rings radiate. (This is like the "core" of an apple and can separate from the rest of the lumber.) Also called heart center Pole Barn A simple structure using treated timbers as vertical members which serve to support horizontal framing and typically sheet metal siding and roofing post A term usually used to describe vertical construction members. These might be used in fences or as uprights supporting the deck beam Post Caps Western Red Cedar covers to be used on the top of 4 x 4/6 x 6 fence posts or deck posts to add decoration and to give some element of protection to the exposed end of the post Rail-A-Deck® A McFarland Cascade® railing system which, through the interchangeable use of five components, offers two different railing looks retention The amount of chemical that the lumber retains after treating process, usually referenced in terms of chemical/cubic foot; i.e., .25, .40, .60 S4S Surfaced four sides. This means that the product has gone through a planer to "true up" the sizes and to eliminate the rough surface select structural The highest grade of normal domestic framing lumber shell dry Drying lumber in a kiln to reduce moisture content with no specific target moisture content sorted Product that is carefully scrutinized at McFarland Cascade to eliminate unsightly pieces and reduce fall down at the retail store level split Separation completely through the lumber from face to face T&G Refers to an abbreviation for tongue and groove which is a joining method on the edges of lumber and plywood products turned plywood peeler cores The center of the log that is turned on a lathe to produce plywood veneer unincised The lack of lumber incisions. Treated lumber products with no incisions are generally for above ground usage in appearance situations Universal TM Wood Sorted construction lumber incised for ground contact and treated to meet contact specifications unsorted Product that is bought for a specific grade but not inspected to eliminate unsightly defects such as holes, wane, splits, etc. utility (#3) A relatively low and inexpensive grade of lumber usually used for nonstructural and non-appearance applications. Utility is the nomenclature for 4" dimension (2 x 4, 4 x 4) and #3 is the correct nomenclature for wide dimensions (2 x 6-2 x 12) wane The absence of fiber on the edge of a piece of lumber