What type of wood for stringers

cleaver

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I was wondering if any one uses that new engenered deck wood that does not rot to make there stringers from.
 

F14CRAZY

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Re: What type of wood for stringers

If you search the board for "trex" its been discussed before but its strength is questionable. There's actually been a recall on it for chipping if I remember right.

The "best" bet is just using pressure treated plywood.
 

Yacht Dr.

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Re: What type of wood for stringers

Or Doug Fur marine ply would be good.

YD.
 
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