In a message dated 9/25/98 7:49:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> > What size screws are you using for the corners? I too use Elmers here
> > to firm them up. I am trying a few cypress this year. It is said that
> > NO treatment of any kind is required for them.
>
Cypress heartwood maybe- and you will know heartwood by the weight and oily
feel.
The sap wood is about one step better than pine.
But cypress holds paint very well.
If you make your own save the rippings to use in letting in repairs to damaged
supers.
Tom in CT