2x6-Unfinished
2x6 Unfinished PetCross®. Just $9.95.
Probably our most popular PetCross®.
The 2x6 Unfinished Cross is our lightest-weight cross, and our least expensive.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood also determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
The 2x6 Unfinished Cross is our lightest-weight cross, and our least expensive.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood also determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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2x6 Pressure Treated
2x6 Pressure-Treated PetCross®. $12.95.
Another favorite. Cut from 2x6 Pressure-Treated lumber.
The 2x6 Pressure-Treated PetCross® is our heaviest-weight 2x6 cross.
Here’s why. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
The 2x6 Pressure-Treated PetCross® is our heaviest-weight 2x6 cross.
Here’s why. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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2x6 Spar Urethane
2x6 Spar Urethane PetCross®. $19.95.
Three coats of spar-urethane on unfinished wood creates a PetCross® designed to withstand the elements.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its extraordinarily beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying material vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its extraordinarily beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying material vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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2x8 Unfinished
2x8 Unfinished PetCross®. $11.95.
Another popular PetCross®.
The 2x8 Unfinished Cross is only $2 more than the 2x6.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
Or not. It’s your choice.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
Besides size, The cellular content of the PetCross® wood also determines weight.
The raw materials for the Unfinished PetCross® originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
The Pressure—Treated PetCross® comes with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is still a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
The 2x8 Unfinished Cross is only $2 more than the 2x6.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
Or not. It’s your choice.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
Besides size, The cellular content of the PetCross® wood also determines weight.
The raw materials for the Unfinished PetCross® originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
The Pressure—Treated PetCross® comes with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is still a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
Open all Close all
2x8 Pressure Treated
2x8 Pressure-Treated PetCross®. $14.95.
A strong favorite. Cut from 2x8 PT lumber.
The 2x8 Pressure-Treated PetCross® is our heaviest-weight 2x8 cross.
Here’s why. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
(It used to be that pressure-treated lumber was rated for in-ground use. That’s why people bought it, but the EPA or somebody forced a chemical change, and now the lumber folks can’t guarantee the longevity of their product for in-ground applications.)
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
The 2x8 Pressure-Treated PetCross® is our heaviest-weight 2x8 cross.
Here’s why. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
(It used to be that pressure-treated lumber was rated for in-ground use. That’s why people bought it, but the EPA or somebody forced a chemical change, and now the lumber folks can’t guarantee the longevity of their product for in-ground applications.)
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
Open all Close all
2x8 Spar-Urethaned PetCross®
2x8 Spar-Urethaned PetCross®. $24.95.
Three coats of spar-urethane on unfinished wood creates a PetCross® designed to withstand the elements.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its characteristically beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying wood vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its characteristically beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying wood vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
Open all Close all
2x10 Unfinished PetCross®
2x10 Unfinished PetCross®. $14.95.
It’s our largest Unfinished PetCross®.
The 2x10 makes a bold statement of your faith.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
Or not. It’s your choice.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
Besides size, The cellular content of the PetCross® wood also determines weight.
The raw materials for the Unfinished PetCross® originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
The Pressure—Treated PetCross® comes with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is still a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
The 2x10 makes a bold statement of your faith.
Like all our unfinished crosses, it’s also unprotected from the elements since it’s not pressure treated and has no coating such as CopperCoat™, spar urethane, or even paint.
This opens the door for you to “finish” an unfinished cross however you would like.
Or not. It’s your choice.
We advise dipping in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
Besides size, The cellular content of the PetCross® wood also determines weight.
The raw materials for the Unfinished PetCross® originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
The Pressure—Treated PetCross® comes with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is still a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
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Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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2x10 Pressure-Treated
2x10 Pressure-Treated PetCross®. $19.95.
Our largest, heaviest PetCross®. Cut from 2x10 Pressure-Treated lumber.
It weighs right at 7 pounds. In comparison, the 2x10 Unfinished PetCross® weighs about 4 pounds.
Here’s why the PT cross weighs so much more. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
(It used to be that pressure-treated lumber was rated for in-ground use. That’s why people bought it, but the EPA or somebody forced a chemical change, and now the lumber folks can’t guarantee the longevity of their product for in-ground applications.)
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
It weighs right at 7 pounds. In comparison, the 2x10 Unfinished PetCross® weighs about 4 pounds.
Here’s why the PT cross weighs so much more. The protective chemical used to treat the wood adds permanent weight since it’s embedded into the cells of the wood.
It can still be painted (after priming) or given some other finish, like a stain. If you choose to apply a finish, it’s always a good idea to first let the wood spend some more time drying before applying the finish.
The less moisture content in the wood, the stronger your final finish will adhere to the wood.
That’s why we can’t offer a Spar-Urethaned finish on any Pressure-Treated PetCross®. Spar-Urethane is a varnish and requires a minimum amount of wood dryness for good adhesion. The pressure treatment is a near-saturation that prevents the level of adhesion we think a quality Spar-Urethane finish requires.
A disclaimer: The Pressure-Treatment chemical is safe, but the wood is not rated for in-ground use. Go figure.
(It used to be that pressure-treated lumber was rated for in-ground use. That’s why people bought it, but the EPA or somebody forced a chemical change, and now the lumber folks can’t guarantee the longevity of their product for in-ground applications.)
The best workaround: Get a dip of CopperCoat™.
It might seem excessive, but many pressure-treated fence posts are first dipped in CopperCoat so we’re offering it too.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. We make them available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure—Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A spar-urethaned PetCross may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial labor cost required.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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2x10 Spar Urethane
2x10 Spar Urethane PetCross®. $29.95.
Three coats of spar-urethane on unfinished wood creates a PetCross® designed to withstand the elements.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its extraordinarily beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying wood vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
Spar-urethane is great stuff, but it takes an investment of money, time, and labor work to create its extraordinarily beautiful finish.
This exterior-grade varnish soaks into wood and highlights wood’s natural pigments to create a protective amber sheen that can last for years.
It’s often used on boats to protect wood from water, sunlight, heat, cold, and whatever destructive elements are left after that.
To create maximum protection we like to put on three coats, but the cross must be sanded between each coat.
And it has to be sanded even before the first coat. So that’s three sandings and three coats. That’s some time, and that’s some labor, and that’s why a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® is our most expensive product.
Our most-premium product is a Spar-Urethaned PetCross® first dipped in CopperCoat™.
While 3 coats of spar-urethane will look beautiful above ground, below ground urethane can’t last forever. It will eventually separate from wood, leaving the underlying wood vulnerable, unless it was first dipped in CopperCoat™.
CopperCoat is a Rustoleum® product that’s specially formulated to protect wood destined for in-ground placement. Fence posts and railings treated with CopperCoat are still in service with no apparent damage even after 10 years. And longer.
Once dry, wood dipped in CopperCoat can be painted, spar-urethaned, or put in service as-is. Click here to learn more about CopperCoat.
A word about shipping costs: Weight.
For now, shipping costs are the most uncontrollable expense on the PetCross® Store. The PetCross is available in 3 sizes, and obviously the larger the cross, the greater the weight.
The raw materials for unfinished products originate from lumber mills and fresh-cut trees, which can still hold a considerable amount of water content.
Pressure-Treated products come with added weight from the pressure treatment, sometimes nearly double the weight of an unfinished cross.
A Spar-Urethaned PetCross® may not weigh as much as a pressure-treated equivalent, but there is a substantial material and labor cost to create the three coats.
The cellular content of wood determines weight.
The greater the material content of wood, the greater is the weight of the wood. The greater the weight of the wood, the greater is the shipping cost. That’s just how it works.
-
Learn more about CopperCoat™.CopperCoat™ is a Rustoleum® branded wood preservative product specially made to protect wood that’s in direct contact with the ground.
It’s difficult and expensive for individuals to buy. It’s not found on the shelves of many retailers. For example, though Home Depot sells CopperCoat, it’s available online-only—but with a minimum purchase requirement of 4 gallons, which costs around $75.
That’s impractical for you, but not for us. -
CopperCoat can protect for years. Maybe even 20 years. Or longer.It’s unknown just how much longer a CopperCoat will extend the life of your PetCross®, but previous in-ground placements of wood posts and fencing are still in service going on 22 years. Click here to read a review/testimonial at HomeDepot.com.
Here’s a testimonial for 15 years.
Possibly the same formulation. Still effective after 30 years.
From an Amazon review: ”There are wood bridges in the European Alps which were treated with this ingredient and still standing after 100 years." Click to see. -
How CopperCoat works.It saturates wood in a copper-based compound to protect from rot, fungus, and termites.
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