Innovating Quality Wood Products Since 1922.
We are known for producing the highest quality pressure-treated wood products that meet the needs of an ever-changing building environment.
KDAT Brown Treated Wood
MicroPro MCA Brown Treated Wood Products from Northern Crossarm provide rich, beautiful, natural wood tones and a finished look.
KDAT (Kiln Dried After Treatment)
Kiln Dried After Treatment, or KDAT is a process that removes excess moisture from lumber, minimizing the tendencies of wood to shrink, cup and warp.
Northern KDAT Decking
Uniquely designed in-house for superior stability while stress relief cuts help maintain a smooth, even surface.
Revere Deck Framing
Revere is the finest KDAT deck framing. Made for both composite and wood surfaces, it’s more stable, so you can focus less on deck warps and callbacks, and more on the quality of your deck builds.
Why Choose KDAT Vs. Pressure Treated Lumber?
Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) lumber from Northern Crossarm is the rich, finished brown wood that’s lighter, easier to handle, saw and plane. With minimized moisture content, you get a 100% finished, stable product with the added benefits of reduced warps, cups, twists, checks & cracks common with traditional “wet” or “green” treated lumber. You get the same rot-resistant protection of pressure treated wood, but with the added benefit of drying for improved performance. Are you ready to make the switch to KDAT?
Featured Product: KDAT Brown Treated Wood
KDAT Brown Treated Wood features a rich, brown finish that not only looks great, but performs exceptionally well thanks to our treating process. By kiln drying after treatment, we’re able to improve both the performance and stability of pressure-treated wood. The finished product is lighter, easier to cut, saw and plane. Plus, it’s browned after treatment, there’s no need for the homeowner to wait for painting or staining.
Our Operations & Treatment Processes
About Northern Crossarm
When Joseph Bischel founded Northern Crossarm Co. Inc. in 1922, it is doubtful he ever expected his company to grow from a one-man manufacturing firm into one of the leading wood treating companies in the Great Lake States area. Today, Joe Bischel’s company is owned and operated by his grandson Pat Bischel. The principles founded by Joseph Bischel in the mid 1920s of honest, hard work, integrity and willingness to serve are the cornerstone of the company’s foundation. Together with the contributions of its dedicated employees, Northern Crossarm Company exemplifies what it means to be a leader in the industry.
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KDAT Pressure Treated Wood – The Definitive Guide
Kiln Dried After Treatment (KDAT) wood is pressure treated lumber that’s been dried after the pressure treating process to deliver better resistance against warps, cups, twist and checks…
