Welcome to the Creosote Council
Creosote-treated wood products have been making a valuable contribution to the nation’s transportation, communications, energy, and maritime infrastructures for more than a century. Today’s railway ties, utility poles, and marine pilings are protected with creosote from insect infestation and decay. In terms of performance and cost, creosote-treated wood products deliver benefits that cannot be matched by substitutes.
Video: Creosote-Treated Wood Products
Creosote-treated wood products have been a valuable part of critical infrastructure throughout North America. This video explains creosote’s contribution to the longevity of wood products, its many uses, its treatments processes, and more.
Creosote's Role in Critical Infrastructure
Creosote-treated industrial wood products are long-lasting — railroad crossties, bridge timbers, utility poles, foundation piling, and more.
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Creosote-Treated Wood
Creosote-treated wood is regarded as a cost-effective material with economic advantages over non-treated wood materials.