[Greenbuilding] Timbersil

[Alan Abrams]

Sigi--

is this material crisp and stable enough for detailed cornice work?

thanks-

AA

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On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Sigi Koko <sigikoko at earthlink.net> wrote:

> On 4/8/11 9:55 AM, "Gennaro Brooks-Church" <info at ecobrooklyn.com> wrote:
>
> > has anyone used Timbersil? Price?
>
> I don't ever specificy pressure treated lumber, always an alternative,
> whether naturally rot-resistant wood, recycled plastic lumber, or Timbersil
> depending on the application.  And so I've had Timbersil used on a number
> of
> projects for fascia board, sill plates, decks, etc. and have been very
> happy
> with the results.  It cuts, stains, etc, just like regular wood.  If you
> want it to look finished, it's a good idea to sand it down before staining
> or you may get a raised grain.  But that's pretty minor.  It lasts and
> doesn't discolor over time.  It is a bit more expensive, but I have not
> found it to be 2x to 3x more...something more like 1.5x more, but you
> should
> be able to contact the manufacturer to get exact pricing (that includes
> shipping) for your region.  In terms of ordering, if there isn't a
> distributor near you, you should be able to approach a local lumber mill
> and
> order through them.  I haven't had any difficulty getting the material on
> site.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Sigi
>
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