It’s the small holes in your railing and the layer of sawdust on your furniture; there is no mistaking these little buggers when they arrive in spring.

In addition to the various lengths and thicknesses of boards, there's also both treated and untreated wood options. Both pressure-treated and untreated wood can be useful building materials ...

Compared to regular, untreated wood, the new material is over 10 times stronger, and up to 20 times as rigid, making it a serious option for construction applications where metals are typically used.