Another solution would be to:
1. collect some info about pressure treated wood for the teacher and the
extension agent
2. insist that the beds surrounded by pressure treated be used to create
wonderful ornamental beds
3. build new non PT beds for growing vegetables
4. continue to educate the te
> I wanted to
> know, is there a way to reduce the possible harm to children with these
> materials being used for raised beds?
Justin,
If there is no way possible to replace the toxic wood, it might be feasible
to fiberglass the entire structure, including the bottom (with a few
drainage holes).
Greetings,
The chemicals WILL leach out of the wood, and while sealing it may slow it
down, it will not prevent it from contaminating the immediate soil and
that which is down-water/wind from it. I doubt that any of the
commercial/home owner types sealing/painting compounds will be worth the
time
Justin,
The main harm to children from pressure treated lumber comes from contact with
the lumber, though there are also potential dangers from consuming food grown
in it. The main way to reduce possible harm is to prevent the children from
coming in contact with the wood. This can be done by p
Justin,
My advice is to wait till the PT wood has been exposed to the elements (sun,
wind, etc.), then paint with a solid-color stain from Home Depot (Behr's).
They have a huge range of colors to choose from.
The wood is ready to stain when you can drop water on it and it will soak in
rather
ant to know.) Maybe
others on this list know better..
Best wishes,
Adam Honigman
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Date: 7/16/03 12:39:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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I agree tha
Yes- only grow ornamentals in those beds!
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I agree that pressure treated lumber is nasty stuff, but
I agree that pressure treated lumber is nasty stuff, but I was put in a
position where a teacher with a school garden and a horticultural extension
agent agreed that it was safe to use for vegetable gardening with kids.
Since it was not my decision to make, I had to go along with the project
using
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