Deck construction tips by 518Renovations.com

Lumber utilized in deck construction typically falls into one of the adhering to classifications:

Pressure-Treated Deck Lumber

Pressure-treated lumber (PT), generally want or fir is infused with chemicals that make it extremely rot-resistant. The chemicals additionally give the wood an environment-friendly or brown cast, which you can conceal with stain or paint or allow the climate to a dark grey. Pressure-treated lumber is the least costly, yet you’ll have to pick thoroughly to obtain a supply that is straight and without loosened knots.

Naturally Immune Deck Lumber

Naturally immune species, such as cedar, redwood, and cypress, are resistant to rot as well as pests, a quality most characteristic of the heartwood, the thick centermost core of the tree. You can seal or discolor these woods to maintain their all-natural elegance or let them weather to various tones of gray. Unique varieties– such as ipe, Bambara, …