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Default Wood for balcony beams?

On Sep 25, 12:26*pm, Matty F wrote:
On Sep 25, 8:33 pm, Andy Dingley wrote:

Douglas Fir might be your best all-round choice. Good structurally,
light & strong, pretty good rot resistance. Easier to buy from non-
specialist yards too.


Can't you get timber in the UK that is treated against rot?


yes, but of course it rots. UK is a wetter climate than many
countries.


NT