How about Trex or some of the other plasticwood decking
material? It wears much better than pine and isn't as costly
as ipe, maple, or other hardwoods.

Art

"Jerome Ranch" wrote in message
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Hi

Our dog kennel is in the lower level of our walkout ranch.
The stair treads and risers are pine. The risers are fine,but the
pine treads, being soft, wear out quickly due to the dogs (their nails
wear the treads out). Oak doesn't work, since it is an open grained
wood, it is subject to wear like that of the pine. Can you make a
suggestion as to what material I can use in place of the treads (or ON
the treads) so they'll wear better (and look nicer)?

Thanks
Jerry