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Wood deck - Cedar Vs PT PM 02-06-2007
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Posted by on February 6, 2007, 10:18 am


An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.

When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
cedar? Thanks!

Posted by Tony Hwang on February 6, 2007, 11:05 am


PM@alt.home.repair wrote:
> An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.
>
> When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
> cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
> weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
> cedar? Thanks!
Hi,
Hello, from Calgary. forget the wood, go for Duradeck or similar
product. Today it is calm with freezing rain.

Posted by m Ransley on February 6, 2007, 11:13 am


From just south of you Cedar lasted us 15+ the PT is now 20+ and no
sign of rot. PT now I believe has 50 rot warrantys


Posted by on February 6, 2007, 11:16 am


> PM@alt.home.repair wrote:
> > An ice storm and a 50' tree finished off our deck.
> >
> > When we rebuild I am wondering about the longevity of
> > cedar Vs pressure treated wood. Michigan four season
> > weather. Any idea what the current premium is on the
> > cedar? Thanks!
> Hi,
> Hello, from Calgary. forget the wood, go for Duradeck or similar
> product. Today it is calm with freezing rain.

The old deck was Cedar. When we get the insurance payment I was
thinking of going PT because it is cheaper and we could build a bigger
deck for the same price. Composite decking is out of our price range.

Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on February 6, 2007, 11:24 am



>
> The old deck was Cedar. When we get the insurance payment I was
> thinking of going PT because it is cheaper and we could build a bigger
> deck for the same price. Composite decking is out of our price range.

Only advantage of PT is cost. Cedar would look much better, IMO, but bigger
is better too. Depends on your priorities.



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