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Mote
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Apr 13, 2018

Fixing some rotten wood, what type of wood should I use ?

Happy Friday everyone, We've had a soft spot under the drivers side front window of our Lance. I noticed it early last year but just now getting around to fixing it. It's been stored in the barn for ...
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bighatnohorse
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Apr 14, 2018
Grit dog wrote:

I'd say replace it in kind with what's there. And don't use Cedar.

Don't use Cedar - it's too soft and swells when wet.
Fir/Pine/Hemlock might be adequate are all too soft.
They've built chair frames out of poplar for over a century for a good reason - it holds up.

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