When you are building wooden structures on your lot, you should use wood that is resistant to fungi and insect infestations. A fungus can be a health hazard for individuals who have allergies. Termites and other insects that bore into wood could easily crawl from your new deck, fence or gazebo to your home. If you must buy a utility pole for a power line on your lot, you will need to make a decision about the type of treated wood.
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Decks
You could build a deck along the rear wall of your home. Gravel can be used to cover the grass that is under the deck. The legs of the deck can be stabilized by positioning the legs on concrete patio blocks. If you prevent the legs of the deck from touching the soil in your yard, you can control the problems that are caused by soft soil after a rainstorm.
Fences
A privacy fence can be used to increase the market value of your home. You could use the fence to enclose a patio, which would be a place for you and your family to relax while also avoiding distractions. The fence could have a shadowbox design or could completely block your view. A shadowbox fence has open spaces between the boards that are staggered on two separate rows.
Gazebos
You could build a gazebo on a spot that is behind your garage or between two flower gardens. The spot that is behind your garage would be secluded. The spot that is between the two flower gardens would be convenient for you to rest after you have been planting flowers and removing weeds from the gardens. Concrete patio blocks can be used as a foundation for the gazebo, which would prevent the wood from touching the soil.
Utility Poles on Private Lots
If you need to buy a utility pole, you should research information about the pesticides for the wood such as pentachlorophenol or chromated copper arsenate. The chemical composition of your soil and the availability of the utility poles are important factors. The most common type of utility poles are made of penta treated wood and are available from several manufacturers such as from Brown Wood Preserving Company. When you buy pressure-treated wood products, you should evaluate the compatibility factor for the chemical composition of the soil on your lot.