Eric Stengel Architecture, llc Hello ..Thank you for your question. The 'rods' are structural tie rods for the roof assembly. They resist the horizontal vector forces that can cause the roof to spread. Hope that helps. Eric
Porte Italia Is it a good choice for a southern exposure porch in TN? I am not fond of Trex as it fades, stains and warps. IPE seems a bit too red and I wonder how long it takes to gray.
Is cedar left unstained? Will it last?
Thanks for any guidance!
Eric Stengel Architecture, llc Cedar is rot and insect resistant....America was built with cedar; north and south since the colonies....
I like opaque stain for exterior wood...it looks like paint but lets the wood breath .... Paint encapsulates the wood and gets pushed off by the water trying to evaporate......