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Thread: wood for an external door jamb
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12th November 2009, 09:09 PM #1New Member
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wood for an external door jamb
It seems to be usual to use a hardwood like cedar for door jambs. Is there some reason why it is better than pine or is it just for the appearance?
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12th November 2009, 10:31 PM #2
Pine gets rot and the termites love it. It also does not hold heavy doors well, screws pull out over time.
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13th November 2009, 09:20 PM #3
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14th November 2009, 02:57 AM #4Skwair2rownd
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Tallow Wood If you can get it.
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17th November 2009, 07:19 PM #5
talow is not hard to get.
any hardwood will do just make sure its dry and straight.
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