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Thick sticky substance smells like a chemical

Thick sticky substance smells like a chemical

Found on my newly installed back steps. No trees within 50ft. What could it be?

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FerrissBueller

If it was treated wood it’s the chemicals oozing out as it dries

11 hours ago
koozy407

Sap and treatment working their way out of the wood

11 hours ago
Superb-Tea-3174

What doesn’t smell like a chemical?

11 hours ago
OutsideFriendship570

To me it looks like the natural resin in the wood.

8 hours ago