I am making all new beds this year and using cedar fencing with cedar pots. I will use multiples of 3 as the fencing is 6 foot long. Also, this makes it easier for the old back to reach the center.
Check out growingyourgreens. I used a 4" x 4" fir post one time for a mail box post. Lasted about 2 years. What a waste of time. Composed into the ground just great. Good luck and happy gardening. I have used 2x Lumber for years, untreated, whitewood from the big box stores. My location Michigan doesn't get a ton of terrible abuse from the sun, unlike other locations. The UV rays do a fair amount of damage but nothing too critical. The last boxes were used for 4 years I ripped them up from the ground, because I was doing pure Mel's Mix this year, and there was some rot on the bottom of the box, but the majority of the box was fine.
I figure I had about 4 - 6 more years on them before they would be unusable. The inside of the boxes were fine, just the bottoms were rotted. I figure in my climate, 1x lumber would give about 4 - 5 years total before they should be replaced.
After all, they are just there to hold in the Mel's mix, most of the box has virtually no structural load of any kind. I happen to like the weathered natural silver grey look of old wood left exposed to the elements, so I refuse to paint it. My trellises made of 1x wood I have used for 4 seasons, and I have only retired one of them one I left uncovered outside in the winter - I think the freezing ripped the joints apart , they're not in contact with the ground much, but they have held up better than I thought they would.
The only issue I've ever had was when I built a sandbox for my kids under a tree. Turned out the tree had carpenter ants in it. The boxes still lasted a couple of years, but quickly deteriorated to mush. However, when I replace my wood and we will all have to eventually , I plan to use the landscaping timbers. They hold up much better than straight wooden 2x4's, etc. Louis, MO. This is my second year with my boxes built from pine 2x6x8, and all seem to be doing very well.
I see very little damage to them, though of course they've greyed a bunch. I bet they'll last me for a long time to come before I need to rebuild them. I'm thinking about building some new boxes in the spring, though, and I'm wondering if it'll be worthwhile to use composite wood.
It is also widely used for terraces, decking, cladding and all types of outdoor overlay, both vertical and horizontal. Pine is also frequently used for outdoor furniture and landscape structures. Communities tend to put their faith in autoclave treated pine for all outdoor structures because it is a competitive material with a vast range of applications that has proven its worth.
As with all wood, when autoclave impregnated pine is exposed to bad weather conditions and UV rays it starts to grey naturally. This is only the sign of surface deterioration and has no effect on its durability. This natural phenomenon can only be prevented by using a properly maintained finish. However, be aware that once you have begun this maintenance process it must be constantly repeated. There are several products available to help give a renewed look to a wood that has turned grey, but it very rarely gets its old colour back.
You will also notice that the colour of impregnated pine changes rather slowly and uniformly. It is also possible to use "pre-greyed" pine. There are currently two processes for this:. Any type of pine wood - even if it has been treated - requires regular cleaning to maintain a healthy and attractive appearance, particularly when it comes to wood terraces. All you need to know about French Pine.
Pine France in two minutes. Everything is good in the French Pine! French pine is found throughout France and provides an abundant resource of timber and industrial wood in the immediate vicinity of industry players and end users. This website was created by the APEP, l 'Association pour la Promotion des Emplois du Pin the Association for the Promotion of the Use of Pine , which unites all professionals who use French pine, whether in outdoor structures, construction, interior design, logistics or industry.
French Pine. The different species. A historical material. Standard qualities. An extremely durable wood. The pine industry APEP members. Find a company. The Arbust Association. Everything about the pines. Welcome on the French Pine. Looking to use pine wood in construction? Looking to use pine wood outdoors? Looking to use pine wood for interior design?
Is French pine the most cost-saving option for my project? Can you use pine wood outdoors? What are use class? How do you find out the use class of a piece of timber? For a quick summary, here is a decision-support table: For a more detailed look at the process of assigning a piece of timber to the right use class, see the DTU reference documents for traditional construction work including cladding and terraces and the FD P documentation "Durability of Timber".
How exactly are the grades defined? Here are a few definitions with extracts from the NF EN and FD P standards: Use class 1 A situation where the timber is indoors, completely protected from bad weather conditions and not exposed to humidity. Use class 2 A situation where the wood is indoors or under a shelter, protected from bad weather conditions, with an occasionally higher surrounding humidity with the potential to cause non-persistent humidification condensation.
Use class 3. Use class 4 A situation where the wood is: - either in contact with the ground or a surface subjected to recurring humidity capillary rise, waterlogged surfaces Use class 5 A situation where the wood is submerged or partially submerged in salted water marine environment and natural brackish water. How durable is pine timber for use outdoors?
Which preservation process should be used for which use class? Can you use French pine for cladding?
Why is autoclaved pine an attractive solution for cladding? Autoclave impregnated pine cladding use class 4 can Cover any type of wall, regardless of its direction and gradient, and irrespective of the structure location, climate or immediate environment. Have any shape reminder: impregnation must take place after shaping Be placed using any method clerestory, overlay, overlapping, interlocking and in any desired direction horizontal, vertical, diagonal.
Withstand termite infested areas You no longer need to ask yourself "which use class is my cladding? What is an autoclave? What does "use class 4 pine" mean? What does "autoclaved pine" mean? What is the main active ingredient used to produce "use class 4 pine"? Most products use copper salts as the main active ingredient. Is autoclaved wood safe for contact with humans and animals? Is pine the only wood that can be used as use class 4? If the timber is green does that automatically mean it is "autoclaved"?
If the timber is green does that automatically mean it is "use class 4"? Is an "autoclaved" use class 4 pine always green? Does the pine conserve its mechanical properties after it is impregnated? What is the environmental impact of the autoclave impregnation process? Is use class 4 pine a special type of waste? Apart from autoclave treatment, is there another process to make pine usable in use class 4? There are currently two other process types for improving wood durability: Heating wood to alter its components thermal modification Chemical impregnation and grafting to alter the molecules of the wood Neither of these two process types has yet been proven to work for wood in contact with the ground use class 4 close in France.
Is use class 4 pine compatible with other products and processes? Can pine wood of all different qualities be impregnated in an autoclave?
What is thermal modification treatment THT? The main outcomes of this treatment include: A reduction and even complete elimination of dimensional variations. A reduction in fungi development risks. A reduction of the mechanical properties of the wood mainly durability. Since pine trees grow so fast, any that are cut down are quickly replaced with new growth, making pine wood admirable for its contribution to the environment. While pine wood is softer than hardwood varieties, it offers a good deal of stiffness, strength and shock resistance.
Pine wood is also more resistant to shrinking and swelling. Pine has minimal shrinking and swelling, maintaining its shape over the years quite well. By maintenance, I mean some possible refinishing over the years. The style, strength and durability make pine wood furniture a contender among furniture wood options. The fact that it comes with a lower price tag is an added bonus. Pine wood furniture offers room to play.
With its straight grain and uniform texture, pine wood takes paints and stains Read more. Sometimes, all you need to complete a dream is the right place to sit and ponder it. Hidden in a Read more. DutchCrafters Colors of the Year are uplifting and happy shades that embrace calm to nurture and restore you. Stain Read more. Two Read more. Hi Henry, Pine trees mature enough to be harvested at 25 to 30 years of age. Probably a good idea to let them continue maturing.
I am planning to make table, console table and a side table out of Pine wood. I plan to stain it dark grey. How is your experience with dark grey stain. Any tips for staining it dark grey.
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