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Default Wood for balcony beams?

NT wrote:
On Sep 25, 8:33 am, "Mr Sandman" wrote:
Hi all, can someone tell me the best wood to use for the beams of a balcony?
Apparently oak is no good as it splits and holds water and rots from the
inside out.

Cheers

Steve


I think oak is the most durable species known


As long as its nor permanently wet, its pretty good.

Not sure what a balcony beam MEANS actually.


NT