09-15-2012, 07:22 AM
You can order in light gage steel joists and studs from Oahu... and they can come cut to length for zero waste if you map it out. There are a number of composite lumber substitutes available now. HPM, Honsador, Home Depot all carry them. If you are intending to own this property for along time and even it you are not you will be better served by using better materials and doing the job right the first time.
Repairing and replacing wood is at least 3x the cost. Working with steel isn't that tough.... just different. There is spray on zinc for cut ends and touch up. Believe us, wood will rot quickly here. The boric acid treatments are of little value.
Repairing and replacing wood is at least 3x the cost. Working with steel isn't that tough.... just different. There is spray on zinc for cut ends and touch up. Believe us, wood will rot quickly here. The boric acid treatments are of little value.
Assume the best and ask questions.
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