Government & Utilities

Government & Utilities

CCA Treated Lumber for Highway Construction and Utility Poles

Central Nebraska & Iowa Wood Preservers are one of very few providers in the country qualified and certified to produce hundreds of different timber products and parts for government, public utilities, and transportation applications. Starting with 6′ x 8′ x 18′ lumber, we can cut and mill raw timber into any type of block or post needed, with custom pre-drilled hole formations.

Specifically, CCA treated wood offers widespread availability, easy handling and modification, long life, and low cost in a variety for highway applications. Treating requirements appear in AWPA Standard C14, with treatment of 0.60 pounds of CCA per cubic foot as most common and 0.50 pcf or 0.40 pcf also frequently specified. Whether for state government use, county needs, or use on local road projects, lumber is treated to a retention level specified by each governmental agency or municipality.

Sample products and applications include:

Timber Bridges

• CCA treated wood offers rugged, long-lasting performance in bridges

Guardrails, Posts, and Spacer Blocks

• Wood is resilient and absorbs impacts better than most building materials
• Various components can be made according to the particular specifications and shipped on the same truck

Signposts

• Pre-drilled or solid and customized for your application’s specifications, signposts are available in 4×4 and 4×6 up to 20 feet (24 feet by special order)

Retaining Walls

• Timber retaining walls, in solid and crib designs, can prevent erosion while maintaining an attractive, natural appearance