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Arthur2 wrote:
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Arthur2 wrote:
Hi all.
Can most any timber be used for weather exposed situations
providing it is well treated with preservatives?
And also, that it is of a heavy enough section?
eg, timber panelling from 6mm ply is a bad choice?

What's the application?
Anywhere where water sits for long periods will rot regardless, which is
why fence posts rot before panels, even though they're many times thicker.


Panels in lower half of sidelights for front door frame.

Arthur




I've seen t&g used for that sort of thing but, whatever the finish, it
always rots at the bottom, especially if it faces the prevailing weather