Reactions to Treated Lumber...Any Experiences

[Hortontoter]

About 15 months ago I moved my outhouse stand to its current location. When I moved it I made a new base for it to sit on from new treated lumber. Last fall when I hunted it I seemed to get half sick every time. The only other thing I changed during this move was I put 4 landscaping blocks inside my stand to raise the level of my stool. I assumed last season that the new treated lumber may be bothering me, but last night I had the same issue, sick feeling almost to the point of throwing up. The stand has a large shooting window and three 4" porthole windows, all uncovered, 2 on one side and one on the other. Plenty of ventilation, but something is making me ill in this stand. I'd think after 15 months any effects from the treated lumber would be gone. Any ideas?

 

[Dustinb80]

Not sure what it could be Dick, but I hope you get it figured out. That would be shitty to have done all that work and not be able to use it. Good luck.

 

[Boarhead]

You think maybe Bigslam took a dump in there Dick.lol
Oh lord forgive me Dick!

 

[Boarhead]

Seriously though it could be the lumber,sure hope thats not it Dick.

 

[Bigslam51]

You think maybe Bigslam took a dump in there Dick.lol
Oh lord forgive me Dick!

What in thee hell is the matter with you?! Idk, Dick I've never heard of any reactions like that from treated lumber. Burning it is the only way I've ever heard of it making someone sick.

 

[Big_Holla]

Depending on what chemicals they used I guess I could understand. Haven't there been recalls over the years on treated wood. I know they tell you to never use it on surfaces like picnic table tops and such unless you cover.

 

[Buckmaster]

Perhaps its now time to seal it.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Have you noticed any mold anywhere?

 

[giles]

I'm guessing it has a mold of some sort in it. I'd move those blocks and see it it has created a mold.

 

[Hortontoter]

I haven't detected any mold anywhere in this stand. The blocks get moved a bit every now and then. I took them completely out a few weeks ago to sweep out the floor of the stand. No sign of mold anywhere. I'm thinking that sealing the floor is my next move. I was in this stand five fairly miserable hours yesterday afternoon. Sure took the fun out of hunting.

 

[buckbuster217]

Really strange Dick. After that amount of time you would figure the treated wood would of "cured" for lack of better words, really hope ya figure it out

 

[Buckmaster]

The crusty locust leaves give me flare ups this time of year. Runny nose, water eyes, sneezing, etc.

 

[cotty16]

I bet the chemicals are causing nausea.

 

["J"]

If you're able I'd remove the blocks and replace with something else that would work, such as cinder?

 

[xbowguy]

Is the lumber old stuff or newer? I heard they changed it awhile back (Not sure when though). Did you try Google?

 

[Beentown]

Treated has changed. Almost worthless anymore. Shouldn't have any adverse effects from it.

 

[xbowguy]

It was 2003 when they changed the treatment on treated lumber. If I'm reading it right, it can cause nausea and headaches. Depending on your personal reaction to the wood. (Sorta Googled it in a hurry).

 

[Dannmann801]

Treated lumber can be nasty shit, and like was mentioned above, do not burn it.
Chemicals chemicals chemicals - seal it or paint it and hope that makes the difference.
But I think your concerns are valid.

 

[Hortontoter]

This is new lumber I bought at Home Depot. I hate to paint it at this stage of the season. But, I think I'll paint it tomorrow or Sunday. Temps are going to be to warm to hunt early next week anyways. I hope this helps. Thanks for everyones input.

 

[giles]

Good luck. I'd also be concerned about the smell of paint this time of year. Not sure what I'd do in your situation. Maybe dump some corn or something near by to make them play the "risk vs reward" game. Try and find a way to make them think the smell is harmless.