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joe_cramer

pergola materials

5 years ago
what materials are used in this pergola? what treatments if any? paint? sealer? etc.
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  • PRO
    5 years ago

    They appear to be clear Cedar. Could be one of the Exotic woods that would hold up to weather better than the Cedar. If Cedar they should have a clear finish, at least. And then, if Cedar, they would have to be re-sealed every 3 years, if not every 2 years, or they will gray up. You could use a high grade oil-based stain for color, but still every 3 years ,or so.

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