Creosote Floor Joist

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Creosote floor joist.

Entire floor system joists and subfloor treated with creosote. Even years later when the house has gone through generations of families living there this. What is everyone thoughts on creosote floor joists from the 50 s. We were only able to bring a wood stain look back to the joists.

Should they be encapsulated. Sponsored links 2 10 08 18 03 23 pm m. Is the potential chemical hazard only relevant to skin contact. The house we worked in which was over 120 years old may have had creosote protected wood joists which prevented us from getting the clean that both us and our customer desired.

I doubt that there is an effective method to completely seal in the chemical compounds. The floor of a 1970 s addition to my house consists of creosote treated planks from an old bridge over a vented crawlspace. I want to seal the crawlspace. Creosote was created as a wood preservative dating back to 1831.

Would you have concerns about moving your family into it. Should i have the joists removed and replaced or is there a sealer anyone here is familiar with that could provide a coating tough and tight enough that you would be comfortable having such planks inside your building envelope. Creosote is a mixture of numerous chemicals including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons pah s some of which have been determined to be carcinogenic according to various government regulations. I just did a quick google search and found this.

Ashick andrew shick september 18 2006 2 25am 2.