What to Do if You Discover Creosote-Treated Lumber in Your Home or Workplace in Savannah, GA

Coal-tar creosote has long been used to preserve lumber in coastal areas like Savannah, Georgia. This chemical concoction is highly effective at preventing wood rot and insect infestations in such everyday fixtures as utility poles, dock pilings, and railroad ties, and it keeps on working for decades. Unfortunately for people who discover that creosote-treated wood has been recycled for use in the construction of their homes or office buildings, those long-lasting effects can pose both a nuisance – thanks to the obnoxious smell – and a potential health hazard.

The Risks of Exposure to Lumber Treated with Creosote

Many people discover that creosote-treated wood is present in their homes when the smelly fumes – often described as similar to the odor of mothballs – become unbearable. However, even though the smell may be pungent enough to drive you out of your home or workplace, it’s not the primary concern when creosote-treated lumber is used in a building occupied by humans. Exposure to creosote emissions can cause a number of health hazards, including breathing problems, skin rashes, and eye damage. Plus, the Environmental Protection Agency lists human exposure to creosote emissions as a probable carcinogen.

EnviroShield Has the Solution

In the past, the only way to tackle the problems caused by indoor lumber treated with creosote was to painstakingly scrape and sand the aromatic wood and refinish it, which could be a potential health hazard. Plus, even after hours of intensive labor, the odors and the emissions would often continue.

EnviroShield has a better way: CreoShield™. This remarkable coating, available only from EnviroShield, can encapsulate the potentially harmful creosote emissions, thus eliminating the odors and reducing the fumes to levels safe for human exposure. CreoShield™ is also the best solution because it:

  • Requires no extensive preparation of the application site – a simple power washing will suffice
  • Is available as a clear coating or in just about any color you can think of, so you can easily blend it with your existing décor
  • Will resist peeling and insect infestations for many years

Contact EnviroShield today to learn more about the advantages of using CreoShield™ as a solution to the creosote-treated lumber in your home or workplace in the Savannah area.