Hello, As an update it's been brought to our attention that Arrow itself does NOT recommend Monel staples for Pressure Treated Wood (see the back of any box) as the pressure treat chemicals will cause the alloy to quickly corrode. We have since found a NiCcoreA type staple made by Renewed Warriors that claims to be rustproof and can be used in pressure treated wood. I think it's less expensive than Monel as well for bunk boards. Just an FYI - check out the NicCoreA type as our new recommended - performed best during our acid tests.
Pringle70, Arrow Staples does say not to use Monel steel in ACQ pressure-treated lumber. BUT, ACQ PRESSURE-TREATED LUMBER HAS BEEN PHASED OUT IN 99% of the treated wood. ACQ pressure-treated lumber is only used in the Northwest and West coasts on certain hard woods. There are many different ways to pressure treat lumber now. To find out how your lumber has been treated. Check the tab stapled to the lumber. It shows a code and who did the pressure-treating. Call them. Or call The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) which promulgates wood preservation standards.
@@amiabledave50 Hello sir, seems like an awful lot of research, work, and time when there appears to be a better, less expensive option available (NicCoreA)that works in all pressure treated woods. Just my thoughts...
@@pringle70 Monel staple boxes by Arrow say, "For use in Marine applications. Monel Staples are rust proof and will not corrode in salt." No other box says that. Now you know ACQ pressure treated wood is phased out. Monel staples is the cats meow no matter the cost. It's only about $20 more. Which is actually the lowest cost of this project.
Monel staples is the way to go, IMO. What's an extra $20 when you bought all new wood, glue, carpet and any extras you may need.
Hello,
As an update it's been brought to our attention that Arrow itself does NOT recommend Monel staples for Pressure Treated Wood (see the back of any box) as the pressure treat chemicals will cause the alloy to quickly corrode. We have since found a NiCcoreA type staple made by Renewed Warriors that claims to be rustproof and can be used in pressure treated wood. I think it's less expensive than Monel as well for bunk boards. Just an FYI - check out the NicCoreA type as our new recommended - performed best during our acid tests.
Pringle70, Arrow Staples does say not to use Monel steel in ACQ pressure-treated lumber. BUT, ACQ PRESSURE-TREATED LUMBER HAS BEEN PHASED OUT IN 99% of the treated wood. ACQ pressure-treated lumber is only used in the Northwest and West coasts on certain hard woods. There are many different ways to pressure treat lumber now. To find out how your lumber has been treated. Check the tab stapled to the lumber. It shows a code and who did the pressure-treating. Call them. Or call The American Wood Protection Association (AWPA) which promulgates wood preservation standards.
@@amiabledave50 Hello sir, seems like an awful lot of research, work, and time when there appears to be a better, less expensive option available (NicCoreA)that works in all pressure treated woods. Just my thoughts...
@@pringle70 Monel staple boxes by Arrow say, "For use in Marine applications. Monel Staples are rust proof and will not corrode in salt." No other box says that. Now you know ACQ pressure treated wood is phased out. Monel staples is the cats meow no matter the cost. It's only about $20 more. Which is actually the lowest cost of this project.