{"product_id":"brown-treated-landscape-ties-mca-8-ft","title":"Brown Treated Landscape Ties (MCA), 8 ft","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pb-wrap{--pb-line:#e1e3e5;--pb-head:#f6f6f7;max-width:100%}\n.pb-wrap .pb-intro{margin-bottom:20px}\n.pb-acc{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:8px;margin:0 0 8px;overflow:hidden}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 16px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.35;\n list-style:none;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:12px}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::marker{content:\"\"}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary::after{content:\"+\";font-size:22px;font-weight:400;line-height:1;flex:0 0 auto}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary::after{content:\"\\2212\"}\n.pb-acc[open]\u003esummary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc\u003esummary:hover{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-acc .pb-body{padding:16px}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:first-child{margin-top:0}\n.pb-acc .pb-body\u003e:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.pb-q{border:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--pb-line);border-radius:0;margin:0}\n.pb-q:last-child{border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary{padding:12px 0;font-weight:600}\n.pb-q[open]\u003esummary{background:transparent;border-bottom:0}\n.pb-q\u003esummary:hover{background:transparent;text-decoration:underline}\n.pb-q .pb-body{padding:0 0 12px}\n.pb-scroll{overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}\n.pb-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;min-width:380px}\n.pb-table th,.pb-table td{border:1px solid var(--pb-line);padding:8px 10px;\n text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.pb-table thead th{background:var(--pb-head)}\n.pb-table caption{caption-side:top;text-align:left;font-weight:600;padding:0 0 8px}\n.pb-note{font-size:13px;opacity:.75;margin-top:16px}\n.pb-wrap a{color:#3b82f6}\n.pb-wrap a:hover{color:#2563eb}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrown Treated Landscape Ties (MCA), 8 ft\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are brown pressure treated landscape ties, 8 ft long, treated with MCA (micronized copper azole). The heavy timbers are used for retaining walls, raised beds, steps, borders and garden edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the end tag for the use category.\u003c\/strong\u003e It shows the treatment rating, such as above ground or ground contact, and that rating decides where the tie can go. Landscape ties are stacked and pinned, not used as structural posts, and retaining walls above a set height need engineered design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFeatures and Common Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure treated with MCA, a copper-based preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrown colour from the treatment, blending with soil and landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 ft length that cuts cleanly into 4 ft or shorter pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy timber that stacks into low walls, steps and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow retaining walls and terraces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaised garden beds and planters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarden steps and stair risers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders, edging and driveway edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"pb-table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown Treated Landscape Tie, 8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure treated, MCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pb-note\"\u003eSpecies, tie cross-section and use category are marked on the end tag and are the governing record for the piece you receive. Confirm the cross-section you need before you order, and check local rules for retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does MCA mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMCA stands for micronized copper azole, a copper-based wood preservative that protects treated lumber from rot and insects. It is common in residential treated lumber.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use ties in contact with soil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly if the end tag shows a ground contact rating. Check the tag before you stack ties against soil or bury them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat fasteners should I use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse hot-dip galvanised or stainless steel spikes and rebar pins, because the copper in the preservative corrodes plain steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"pb-acc pb-q\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I use them around vegetables?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pb-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany gardeners line raised beds with a plastic barrier or choose other materials for edible plantings. 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