New deck (pressure treated wood), sticky, sap like substance leaking from the wood. Is it normal?

Question

I just had a new wood deck built and it is in the final stages -

about to be completed. I have not paid for it yet (except a small deposit). I choose a licensed company, got a permit, etc, etc. and it passed inspection yesterday (by the local gov. agency inspector here) but I'm concerned about the quality of the wood they used on the surface of the deck. Some of the boards seem to be a good amount of a sticky sap-like

substance on the surface and when you walk along the surface of the deck your feet stick to it in several places. It's not all over the surface but it's enough to be really annoying. Is this normal? My contract says they were to use pressure treated wood but this is my first house and I have no clue. Does this sap on the wood indicate a problem or does all pressure treated wood do this. Is this normal? What can I do to get it off? Should I ask the deck company to remove it or replace those two boards that have this stuff on it? Thanks very much.

Answer 1

yes this is normal,but if the company will not replace these boards you can have the boards turn over so the sap is on the bottom so you want have to step on it,it will dry up in about a year that's a long time to wait,good luck.

Answer 2

Yes it is normal for it wasnt let to dry enough after coming out of the pressure chamber where they treat it...I am a 37 year experienced painter and some suggest waiting at least 3 months before staining/sealing a new deck when the lumber is this wet..You will coat over the moisture and your deck will "blush" in spots, and even mildew underneath the sealer/stain for the moisture is trapped underneath it..