Wood – Will 2×4 remain straight

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I was able to straighten a slightly warped 10-foot piece of pressure-treated wood with clamps.

Will it warp again? If so, is there anything I can do so that it doesn’t warp?

This 2×4 is being used in a fence and it has two vertical 4×4 pieces of wood on each side.

Best Answer

As the temperature and humidity change, it will tend to warp again. But, if it's securely fastened to the other fence components, that will help to keep it straight. If it was only a tiny bit warped, you're probably just fine using it. But if the warp was a really bad one, it could do interesting things to the fence as it reverts to its old shape.