Course info

Southern pine (SP) is a group of four highly versatile and durable softwood species with a unique cellular structure that permits deep, uniform penetration of preservatives, making it preferred for pressure treatment in aquatic environments. SP is used in a wide variety of marine applications, including docks, boardwalks, and pilings in fresh, brackish, and saltwater environments. This course will discuss why SP that has been pressure-treated with preservatives is an ideal product for marine construction applications and will explore performance benefits and considerations to maximize the lifespan of installations.

By the end of the course, you will be able to do the following:

• Examine the global importance of sustainable forestry and how pressure treated southern pine positively contributes to ecosystems and economies..
• Illustrate why southern pine that has been pressure treated with preservatives is ideal for marine construction applications.
• Discover specification considerations for pressure treated preserved southern pine.
• Explore how to maximize the lifespan of pressure treated southern pine through proper handling and installation.