YellaWood brand products come in South American or Southern Yellow Pine and are available in multiple lumber grades to meet the requirements of just about any project.
Is YellaWood better than other treated lumber?
Yes. Scientific studies have proven that any copper that may migrate from the treated wood becomes biologically inactive, thus causing no eco-toxic or other environmental impacts. YellaWood® brand products are gentle enough to be used in raised vegetable gardens and durable enough to provide long-term protection.
Where is YellaWood produced?
Founded in 1970 in Abbeville, Alabama, Great Southern is perhaps best known for producing YellaWood ® brand pressure treated pine and its famous ‘yellow end tag’.
Is YellaWood a pine?
The YellaWood® brand has developed a wide array of environmentally-friendly pressure treated pine and materials for decking in a variety of conditions, including KDAT products (kiln dried after treatment) and MasterDeck™.
Is YellaWood ground contact?
YellaWood® brand products are available in Southern Yellow Pine and South American Pine species and are available treated for Above Ground, Above Ground General Use, Ground Contact and Fresh Water Immersion applications.
Is YellaWood treated?
YellaWood® accepts only the highest-quality yellow pine to undergo the preserving process. Wood is an economical and renewable resource. However, when left untreated, it is subject to attack by insects, rot and decaying fungi.
What is better #1 or #2 lumber?
Typically wood that is two or more inches thick is graded only for strength, denoted by #1, #2 and so on. And because stronger lumber has fewer and smaller knots, it’s typically more attractive. So the general rule of thumb for lumber grades is this: the lower the number, the more strength and better appearance.
What is the best grade of pressure-treated lumber?
The best pressure treated wood for decks is Select, #1 or #2 grade wood. Within all grades, there are planks that will be freer of blemishes and knots and may be called premium. Decking materials such as 2×6 and 5/4×6 frequently are of better-looking #1 and #2 lumber.
What are the different grades of pressure-treated lumber?
Pressure treated wood is sold with the lumber grades Premium, Select, Number 1, Number 2, and Number 3. The higher the grade, the fewer the defects—that is splits or knots. In general, you will want to choose Number 2 grade boards, or higher, for decks.
Who started YellaWood?
Our Founder
Wasn’t that long ago that our owner, president and CEO Jimmy Rane was wrapping up law school when he had the opportunity to take over a floundering treatment plant in his hometown. He’ll be the first to tell you that he didn’t know a 2×4 from a 2×6.
Is yellowwood good for decks?
If you want to paint or stain your deck, Southern Yellow Pine is the right wood for your home. It has a slightly porous surface that eagerly accepts any color you want to apply. You may have seen other woods reject paint and stains. The paint will pool on the surface.
Is YellaWood kiln dried?
Wood that is KDAT, or Kiln Dried After Treatment, provides many advantages. YellaWood® brand KDAT materials give you the installation characteristics of composite with the natural beauty and character of real wood.
When should I use pressure treated wood?
In general, pressure-treated lumber is recommended in situations where there is direct contact between the wood and anything that could supply moisture:
Retaining walls, which function to support landscaping projects and hold back soil.Any posts or beams that come in contact with the ground or are buried underground.
