Creosote Floor Joist

Ashick andrew shick september 18 2006 2 25am 2.

Creosote floor joist.

I doubt that there is an effective method to completely seal in the chemical compounds. We were only able to bring a wood stain look back to the joists. The floor of a 1970 s addition to my house consists of creosote treated planks from an old bridge over a vented crawlspace. Even years later when the house has gone through generations of families living there this.

47 429 received 286 votes on. I just did a quick google search and found this. Creosote is a mixture of numerous chemicals including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons pah s some of which have been determined to be carcinogenic according to various government regulations. Entire floor system joists and subfloor treated with creosote.

Would you have concerns about moving your family into it. Creosote was created as a wood preservative dating back to 1831. Should they be encapsulated. Sponsored links 2 10 08 18 03 23 pm m.

The house we worked in which was over 120 years old may have had creosote protected wood joists which prevented us from getting the clean that both us and our customer desired. I want to seal the crawlspace. What is everyone thoughts on creosote floor joists from the 50 s. That nasty stuff was banned years ago from retail sale.

Should i have the joists removed and replaced or is there a sealer anyone here is familiar with that could provide a coating tough and tight enough that you would be comfortable having such planks inside your building envelope.