Yesterday, I spent a couple of hours turning old deck joists (from a deck I tore out last summer) into a picnic table.
Any suggestions for a finish suitable for this use?
Yesterday, I spent a couple of hours turning old deck joists (from a deck I tore out last summer) into a picnic table.
Any suggestions for a finish suitable for this use?
There are lots of ways to minimize air leakage and improve energy efficiency, even in an older home.
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Nice job Bass.
PT I'm assuming?
I'd prolly be lookin' to paint it. Seal in the toxins, and hide the discoloration.
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
Ten year-old CCA. Besides the dis-coloration you noted, the wood is in very nice shape.The deck it came from was about 800 s.f. so I have piles of the stuff.Thanks for the good word.
Nice use of materials. I'd go with "State Park Green" floor enamel.
That "State Park Green" does sound nice. Thanks.