If installed correctly douglas fir porch flooring should last 10 years.
Douglas fir porch flooring installation.
You might experiment with different clear varnishes poly coats to see what matches your personal taste for sheen ease of application uv protection cost etc.
Douglas fir has the highest strength to weight ratio of any wood species.
Wholesale distributor of douglas fir pine and red meranti porch flooring throughout the mid atlantic wholesale distribution number 800 942 7776 national building material distributor lumber decking flooring siding.
My daughter lives in an 100 year old home and like many people in her area has pine t g porch flooring and not only was it in bad shape the entire porch wa.
Our douglas fir tongue and groove flooring is available in c better vertical grain for a more refined look in widths of 1x3 1x4 1x6 and 5 4x4 and lengths from 3 to 20.
Conversely yellow pine or treated porch flooring usually only last 5 years or less before serious maintenance is needed.
First let the wood acclimate for a week before installing.
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Primarily found in the western us and canada.
Unfortunately we do not sell it with online stock for purchase and we are not able to advise when local home depot stores are re stocked of specific items.
Douglas fir provides a tough surface that will hold a finish maintain its appearance under extreme wear and remain level without cracking scuffing or splintering.
How do i install.
Coating all six sides top bottom tongue groove end and end with a quality exterior primer or clear sealer before installation is necessary.
The products below are all tongue and grooved kiln dried and precision milled.
Clear vertical grain douglas fir tongue and groove flooring board is a store exclusive item and only able to be bought in a home depot store.
The smooth surface finish should require little sanding.
Niece lumber stocks fir porch flooring in 1 x 4 and 5 4 x 4 can be special ordered.
Proper installation techniques can preserve the longevity of fir porch flooring.
The 1x4x12 clear vertical grain douglas fir t amp g flooring is manufactured to be installed as flooring.
