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Rescued lumber from 1930s roof trusses: It is treated?

mason13a | Posted in General Questions on

I’m adding a second story to my 1930’s bungalow. As far as I can tell it’s the original roof trusses — looks like 2x6s. I’m planning to save the lumber from the roof trusses to use in some other projects. Does anyone know if that wood was treated with any chemicals back in the ’30s?

Thank you in advance for any thoughts/ideas/comments.

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  1. Chaubenee | | #1

    Sounds like roof rafters and i do not think they used any chemical preservative.

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    Martin Holladay | | #2

    Michael,
    Like Joe, I doubt that treated lumber was sold in the 1930s. However, it's always possible that a homeowner or contractor sprayed something on the lumber during the past 80 years. Unlikely, though.

  3. mason13a | | #3

    Thank you, Joe and Martin, for this information.

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