Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand when the use of wood preservative treatment is required. Avoiding the requirement for preservative treatment simplifies fastener and connector selections and helps avoid the need for stainless steel. Learn where preservative treatment is required and what fastener and connector materials to use.
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David Stutzman