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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 the last year to keep the rain off.
I took the window out and have cut out the interior wall panel around the window. Looks like the window must have leaked around the front corner. I'll be pulling off the siding on the outside this weekend to see what all I'll need to rebuild.
My question is what type of wood would be best to rebuild the structure? Is everyone just using good ole Pine or is there something else I should consider?

Thanks in advance.

26 Replies

  • good advice, but even good old pine is good its not suppose to get wet. use the proper sealants when clauking.
  • Cedar is really soft and has very little strength. Treated pine would be a better choice. But check to be sure what it is treated with. Some of that stuff is really dangerous.
  • I would use something rot resistant like western red cedar.
    Treated (green)lumber that is hem/fir or pine would be okay.
  • I would use something rot resistant like western red cedar.
  • Poplar wood is a good hardwood that machines nicely and is widely available. That would be my first choice.