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Wood deck board types.
There certainly weren t the plethora of options we have available to us in this day and age.
Then protect your wood decking with stains and sealers.
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For aficionados of natural wood cedar is a natural choice.
And while there might have been a number of species of wood to choose from.
For decking materials always use pressure treated lumber pressure treated decking or treated deck components for any outdoor project.
For a safer more attractive deck or porch choose a visually pleasing yet still durable wood for the floors railings and steps.
Pressure treated pine resists rot and repels pests but the green or yellow tinged lumber can be unsightly and the pesticides it contains may be unhealthy.
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Pressure treated wood in longer lengths 10 feet or greater and wider widths 6 inches or greater can work as an effective deck board but with a few limitations.
The wood has tannins and naturally occurring oils that are resistant to rot and insects but protecting the wood with stain and sealer helps keep the wood free of cracks and splinters.
Deciding upon your type of decking used to be an easy choice you could choose wood.
Widely available lightweight and strong cedar decking makes for a beautiful deck.
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The answer depends on the type of decking wood you use.
Softwoods like douglas fir hemlock southern yellow pine and ponderosa pine easily decay and provide an attractive food source to termites and carpenter ants.