Creosote Shortage

Industry-wide Creosote Shortage

There is a currently an industry-wide shortage on creosote wood treatment. The shortage, caused indirectly by the high costs of oil, has created an approximately 40% decrease in total creosote production.

Creosote is a coal based product. The higher costs of oil have made some coal derivatives more attractive for use in other markets thus decreasing the amount available for creosote production.

The shortage is expected to last many months and will probably get worse before it gets better.

American Pole and Timber suggests CCA treated posts, poles, and timbers as alternative. CCA pressure treated wood is more attractive and cleaner to work with and position as well.

Call American Pole and Timber toll free at (866) 397-3038 to ask about CCA treated timbers, poles, posts, and lumber.

- Article by Chris Denny