Treating spruce is the key to making it last. Cedar and Redwood . One of these species will be available in most regions, although heartwood grades may have to be special ordered. Building tips . For redwood, use Construction Heart, Construction Common, Merchantable Heart or Merchantable grades for fencing, and Clear All Heart, Select Heart, Construction Heart or Merchantable Heart for posts and any other member that will contact the ground.
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