Calling wood experts.
10-05-2020, 04:59 PM
#1
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Calling wood experts.
Put up some PT 4x4 posts for a gate to my pond. FU Heron.
anyway, I want to box in those posts. I really wanted Cedar 1x but the box stores don’t sell cedar other than clap board.
what’s the best alteration? Poplar, Maple?
no oak for me. I tried those fiberglass sleeves but it looks like shit.
here’s the gate.
anyway, I want to box in those posts. I really wanted Cedar 1x but the box stores don’t sell cedar other than clap board.
what’s the best alteration? Poplar, Maple?
no oak for me. I tried those fiberglass sleeves but it looks like shit.
here’s the gate.
10-05-2020, 05:05 PM
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Do you plan to paint it?
I’m spit balling here, but if you want wood texture but not the true look of wood, I recommend azek trim board. If it has to be wood and you can’t locate 1x6 cedar, your other options are expensive (mahogany and white oak).
I’m spit balling here, but if you want wood texture but not the true look of wood, I recommend azek trim board. If it has to be wood and you can’t locate 1x6 cedar, your other options are expensive (mahogany and white oak).
10-05-2020, 05:09 PM
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Find a real lumber yard. They should have dimensional cedar.
10-05-2020, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MillenialMechie
Do you plan to paint it?
I’m spit balling here, but if you want wood texture but not the true look of wood, I recommend azek trim board. If it has to be wood and you can’t locate 1x6 cedar, your other options are expensive (mahogany and white oak).
I’m spit balling here, but if you want wood texture but not the true look of wood, I recommend azek trim board. If it has to be wood and you can’t locate 1x6 cedar, your other options are expensive (mahogany and white oak).
10-05-2020, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by aubv
Find a real lumber yard. They should have dimensional cedar.
https://feuerlumber.com/products/por...rd-white-cedar
10-05-2020, 05:21 PM
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First off what an incredibly gorgeous area, and beautiful fence, man am I jealous. 
Really nice job with the entire area.
As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
Really nice job with the entire area. As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
10-05-2020, 05:26 PM
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https://www.boulterplywood.com
I used to stop in when I lived in Charlestown and their shop was near the Schraffts building in Somerville. Looks like they moved.
Guy had all kinds of teak and anything else you need.
if you can’t find something call around to local lumber yards and ask for heat treated Poplar.
I used to stop in when I lived in Charlestown and their shop was near the Schraffts building in Somerville. Looks like they moved.
Guy had all kinds of teak and anything else you need.
if you can’t find something call around to local lumber yards and ask for heat treated Poplar.
10-05-2020, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by spraynet 1
First off what an incredibly gorgeous area, and beautiful fence, man am I jealous. Really nice job with the entire area.
As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
Really nice job with the entire area.As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
10-05-2020, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 92Crownline
My dad wrapped his PT posts in cedar about two years ago. He got it all at Menards. I know lumber and availability is crazy right now but Menards used to stock it.
10-05-2020, 05:38 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by STEELA
super advice!!! Thank you. I will seal em. The posts are high because a want to do a Mr. Miyagi arbor. I already stole this below from his back yard lol
10-05-2020, 05:52 PM
#15
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Depending on what your price range is, try to find a dealer for ipe (ee-pay) It makes great decking wood and is long lasting outdoors. Rot and bug resistant. 1 x 6 should be about $2 LF.
10-05-2020, 06:05 PM
#16
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Originally Posted by STEELA
hmmm. Thanks for that. Not sure if we have on in NH. Homedepot sucks. So does Lowes. For lumber anyway
Wilkins Lumber in Millford, NH
10-05-2020, 06:14 PM
#17
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A real lumber yard will have dimensional cedar.
why didn’t you just use cedar posts?
why didn’t you just use cedar posts?
10-05-2020, 06:17 PM
#19
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Originally Posted by spraynet 1
First off what an incredibly gorgeous area, and beautiful fence, man am I jealous. Really nice job with the entire area.
As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
Really nice job with the entire area.As for cladding those posts, more important than type of wood is how the cladding is treated IMO.
Make certain all edges are sealed tight the cladding is waterproofed then stained and/or painted and the tops of those posts are covered so water flow is directed around the tops.
Then make sure all hardware and holes placed into posts are sealed very well.
I have a shed on six 4 x 4 PT posts each 4ft in the ground that have held up for over 20 years now.
Its all in the prep baby!
10-05-2020, 06:57 PM
#20
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Originally Posted by outathehouse
Cool spot.
I’m with you. Stay away from the plastic, that area is just too nice for it.
Cedar is the call.
Pic when done please.
I’m with you. Stay away from the plastic, that area is just too nice for it.
Cedar is the call.
Pic when done please.
