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Posted by buffalobill on January 25, 2008, 7:45 am
> We need to replace our redwood fences. One neighbor claims that untreated
> redwood is more rot reistant than treated wood.
>
> Can anyone tell me what fence post is more resistant to rot and insects:
> pressure treated posts or untreated redwood?
>
> Is the brown pressure treated wood better than the green treated wood?
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> Is there some website that you can direct me to that shows this information.
>
> thanks in advance
buffalo ny: this may save you some money. this may depend on your
climate, soil moisture, and drainage travel. easiest answer sometimes
comes from the permit office or local fence company. careful of the
type of pressure treating it may be limited in your area regarding
kids and pets. you may need to check your survey for placement, and
your town for limits and right-of-ways. regardless of how long your
fence has been around, fences are often excluded from front yards,
intersections, and even some neighborhoods by zoning. since life and
cost per year are probably concerns, you'll want to read more at:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_preservation
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