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Originally Posted by mulligan
Actually, pressure treated lumber will rot fairly quickly in this climate if not maintained and installed properly. It must be sealed and re-sealed on a regular basis, and prolonged exposure to water must be avoided.
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That's the reason it shouldn't be used perhaps?
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Originally Posted by MnGirl
It is always difficult to rectify a job after 3 years. When we last met, I sent someone to replace some of the lumber, but when no maintenance was done, and Jasmine growing on the lumber keeps it moist and shaded, blame can not all fall on Village Palms. .
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Based on what I read herein you guys deserve all the blame, any structure like that should last 20 + years, maintenance should be not required to any degree or be a prerequisite for you to replace the whole thing with Cypress.
What are people that plant bushes doing building anyway?
If you are licensed to do carpentry you are to blame.
If it was pressure treated it can be used as fence posts for 20 years without rotting. As a long time woodworker I do have experience with this.
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