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Wood deck - Cedar Vs PT PM 02-06-2007
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Posted by Tony Hwang on February 6, 2007, 8:48 pm


Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
>
>>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.
>
>
Hi,
Also concern for chemical bleeding out. Specially if little kids are
around. All my decks are cedar under cover(roof)

Posted by yourname on February 6, 2007, 11:21 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!


PT is ugly and unwalkable.


Cedar or fir are nice, damn the price.

I haave 17 year old vg fir steps, unfinished, still solid. Not a plan
tho. Stained fir is my preference. Never PT. Only for the structure

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