ACQ Lumber and the Titan Post Anchor

by Phillip
(Raleigh, NC)

Can I use the Titan post anchor with the ACQ treated lumber?

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Mar 02, 2008
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Titan is ACQ Compliant
by: Rich Bergman - Editor

ACQ lumber has copper in it which can cause a reaction with regular metal fasteners. The chemical solution is soaked into the exterior of the lumber and penetrates about 1/8" to 1/4".

the Titan is hot dip galvanized and then powder coated with a durable finish to make it ACQ compliant if it ever contacts the preservative chemicals.

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