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wood column construction

dustynight
9 years ago

I have to purchase wood columns for my porch rehab. They have to be wood because I am in a historic district.

The mill offers a choice of stave construction or lengths of wood glued together to form a solid wood (no middle hole). I would like to know which contruction is better.

I am also hearing different things about pine columns that are usually fingerjointed. I'm hearing that they don't last if put outside. I've also heard that they will last if the base is not wood.

Any knowledge on this subject would be much appreciated.

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