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Posted by FH on May 26, 2007, 2:31 pm
i'm thinking about building a wooden swing set for my grandkids (in my
backyard) but not sure what kind of wood would be best to use, any
suggestions would be appreciate.
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 26, 2007, 2:43 pm
> i'm thinking about building a wooden swing set for my grandkids (in my
> backyard) but not sure what kind of wood would be best to use, any
> suggestions would be appreciate.
Cheapest is pressure treated, but there are health concerns if there is
going to be body contact like tables, chairs. Swing set structure would not
have that problem. Cedar is next on the list. Mahogany and Ipe would be
strong and long lasting, but much more costly.
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Posted by FH on May 26, 2007, 3:39 pm
if i use cedar, what kind of protection should i put on it (from the rain
and direct sun light)?
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on May 26, 2007, 6:05 pm
> if i use cedar, what kind of protection should i put on it (from the rain
> and direct sun light)?
None is really needed, but thee are oils that will help keep it from turning
gray in the sun, such as Penofin. The UV inhibitors in Penofin help keep the
color as well as the oils preserving the wood. Cedar has natural defenses
against the weather too.
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Posted by FH on May 26, 2007, 9:04 pm
> None is really needed, but thee are oils that will help keep it from
> turning gray in the sun, such as Penofin. The UV inhibitors in Penofin
> help keep the color as well as the oils preserving the wood. Cedar has
> natural defenses against the weather too.
thank you
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> backyard) but not sure what kind of wood would be best to use, any
> suggestions would be appreciate.