On 5/24/2019 12:50 AM, whit3rd wrote:
On Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:13:59 PM UTC-7, wrote:
On Thu, 23 May 2019 01:34:17 -0700 (PDT), whit3rd
wrote:

On Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 10:21:58 AM UTC-7, Dave wrote:
I have been contemplating using rails and stiles for some flower
planters and a fence ... Any good experiences doing this with outdoor
projects and any advice?

Thick sections (2x6?) of southern yellow pine can stand weather for a few years,

Why not PT, with the above details to shed water? Any fasteners had
better be stainless, however.


PT is ugly, and doesn't weather well . Wood with stain is intended to be out in rain and sunlight,
but PT was intended to resist rot/fungus/insects when buried. Parts of my covered deck are
PT, and were much improved by staining.


Actually you should investigate before buying PT lumber. Little of it
is rated for any ground contact at all. PT fence posts may be the
exception.