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<blockquote data-quote="HOSS" data-source="post: 145569" data-attributes="member: 1863"><p>The new treated lumber is known as ACQ treated. The chemical ingredient in the lumber is more corrosive than the older type that contained arsenic. My company manufactures nails that are used in Power Actuated Tools (tools that use a .22 or .27 caliber power load to fire nails through concrete and steel). We had to upgrade our mechanical zinc coating from a class 8 to a class 50 (.002 thick) in order to meet with the corrosion resistance level of the ACQ lumber. Stainless steel of course will work but is more expensive. Make sure that the box of staples or fasteners states that the product is ACQ compatible before using it. Especially if it will be bearing much of a load or will compromise safety.</p><p></p><p>jkwilson - mechanical zinc plating will cut it. Class 50 plating standard has been approved by the ICCES regulating body as well as the LA and Miami Dade regulating body. It has exceeded all of their testing. ICCES is the most stringent independent testing body for fasteners worldwide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HOSS, post: 145569, member: 1863"] The new treated lumber is known as ACQ treated. The chemical ingredient in the lumber is more corrosive than the older type that contained arsenic. My company manufactures nails that are used in Power Actuated Tools (tools that use a .22 or .27 caliber power load to fire nails through concrete and steel). We had to upgrade our mechanical zinc coating from a class 8 to a class 50 (.002 thick) in order to meet with the corrosion resistance level of the ACQ lumber. Stainless steel of course will work but is more expensive. Make sure that the box of staples or fasteners states that the product is ACQ compatible before using it. Especially if it will be bearing much of a load or will compromise safety. jkwilson - mechanical zinc plating will cut it. Class 50 plating standard has been approved by the ICCES regulating body as well as the LA and Miami Dade regulating body. It has exceeded all of their testing. ICCES is the most stringent independent testing body for fasteners worldwide. [/QUOTE]
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