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  1. 11th February 2008, 07:17 AM #1
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    I got a hippie client that wants a deck built but doent want to use treated pine for the frame etc. She wants spotted gum or iron bark for decking but what can i use for frame apart from hardwood. I heard LOSP is crap. What is that red painted 'termite' timber. Does the red paint protect against rot? Any suggestions to keep her happy? cheers
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  3. 11th February 2008, 07:39 AM #2
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  4. 11th February 2008, 09:44 AM #3
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    Why what is wrong with using Grey Ironbark or spotted gum, GIB is class 1 and SG is class 2 durability. If you keep them out of the ground you have no worries. 25 -40 years lifespan if well built.

    You don't have a hippy client , you have a well informed client.
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  5. 11th February 2008, 10:05 AM #4
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    except if they are hippies bleedin thumb, then they should reject those timbers on the basis of the logging of native forests - I know there are spotted gum plantations around, but I'm not sure you can buy it yet as plantation grown?
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    Well you've got me there...unless you consider selective logging sustainable.... but lets not go there...
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    There's always urban salvage. If they were in Brissie, I could supply in both spotty and red ironbark.
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    Contact Bowerbird, they will meet your clients and yours needs.
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