Subject: Eastern White Cedar

From: "bcompton" <[email-masked]>
Date: 29 Mar 1997 17:23:19 GMT

I trying to find wood flooring for a small porch.  My question is, can
eastern white cedar be used for this purpose?  I don't know a think about
this wood but it is fairly common in my area.

Bill Compton
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From: "Dave Smits" <[email-masked]>
Date: 30 Mar 1997 04:30:07 GMT

It would weather well as its impervious to moisture, but its very soft so
its not going to work well for flooring.

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From: [email-masked] (Kevin W. Tucker)
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 97 20:08:54 GMT

>this wood but it is fairly common in my area.

It's very soft, but suited to exterior (moisture) exposure.  Consider it's 
relative softness when considering it for a flooring material.  It will wear 
quicker than many woods, and any heavy objects are sure to leave good-size 
dents.  

Be sure to use stainless steel screws and fasteners - coated don't hold up 
well, and will eventually leave stains.

Kevin W. Tucker
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