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We’re planning on using some large (8 x 8) B-grade all-heart cedar chamfered posts on a major arts & crafts style house addition. Probable MC on delivery 12%-16% (best we can get). They will be painted dark green. Does anyone have any experience with such large posts checking due to radial stresses?
If they are likely to check, my plan would be to kerf the backside to 1/3 the depth of the post, fill with sealant and decorative wood cover. Any thoughts?
Jeff
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We're planning on using some large (8 x 8) B-grade all-heart cedar chamfered posts on a major arts & crafts style house addition. Probable MC on delivery 12%-16% (best we can get). They will be painted dark green. Does anyone have any experience with such large posts checking due to radial stresses?
If they are likely to check, my plan would be to kerf the backside to 1/3 the depth of the post, fill with sealant and decorative wood cover. Any thoughts?
Jeff