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Started by MTU Husky, October 12, 2010, 11:41:01 AM

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MTU Husky

October 12, 2010, 11:41:01 AM
I have a potential customer that wants (8) 4x4x8'-0" and 2x4x8'-0" for framing a screened in porch. How important is it cut the 4x4's with the heartwood included? I only have (7) white pine logs 8'-5" long ranging from 13-16" in diameter. There are existing structural posts to support the roof that he will frame around. Is the heartwood needed for structural reasons?

brdmkr

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October 12, 2010, 12:14:31 PM
I wouldn't think it would matter as long as the posts are straight.  Since this is a porch, will he be treating the posts?
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MTU Husky

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October 12, 2010, 02:02:25 PM
No. He will be staining the wood to match the cabin. The wood will not come in contact with the ground or concrete.

Magicman

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October 12, 2010, 02:14:55 PM
I wouldn't worry about heart/sap wood.  Either will provide the structural strength for that project.
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