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Old 3rd January 2022, 20:21   #17
COLVERT
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Originally Posted by Avulon View Post
I guess a diy'er at home is supposed to cut it themselves then.. :doh:


Although I very much doubt the arsenic these days....Doubt no longer.--


'All wood preserving products containing arsenic and chromium were banned from sale from 1 September 2006, following their review under the BPR review programme. CCA treated wood already in use is not affected.'

--In the UK.--Can come in from abroad and used.



(https://www.netregs.org.uk/environme...preservatives/)
CCA treated timber can still be dangerous when cut even when old.

Who knows what's in old timber taken in by private individuals to be cut ??
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