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schnacker

porch flooring

11 years ago

Hi we have a 120 yr old home and the 400sq ft front porch has to be replaced. We are thinking of ipe or similar but we cant get it locally. Does anyone know of a company we can buy it from and have shipped? Or do u recommend another wood? We dont want azek or similar. Thanks.

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