On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:49:52 -0400, "Robert11"
wrote:

Hello,

Contractor used some good size wooden beams to span an outside Deck to help
support it.

Wood was the "Outdoor" type, so all O.K. there.

But, the ends where it was trimmed to look good are of course bare.

Is this a potential problem ?

Should I coat them with "something", or just forget about it ?

If so, with what ?
Linseed Oil perhaps, or... ?

Thanks,
Bob


You didnt say "rated for ground contact". If so, shouldnt be any
reason why you'd need to seal the ends.

If you're so inclined you could use something like Cuprinol.
http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...uct.do?pid=170

-dickm