Re: green redwood decking ?

Sep 12, 2003 2 Replies
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JackD

It is substantially cheaper than KD, and since it is going to spend it's life outside getting wet, it makes no sense to pay money to dry it first. -Jack

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No. most redwood decks are built with green lumber.


-Jack


I have a chance to buy 2 x 6 redwood decking that was milled on site locally
> with a portable sawmill. . It is about 2 years old but still seems pretty
> green. Dark in color and heavy. Anything to watch out for ? Thanks

It is substantially cheaper than KD, and since it is going to spend it's life outside getting wet, it makes no sense to pay money to dry it first.

-Jack

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