07-08-2008, 03:27 AM
our planner said we needed a 6 inch diameter whereever on the porch called for a 4x4. she was going to add to the blueprints the top treatment. it was such a hassle, we decided on cheap 4x4, which might later fall off, and be replaced with the ohia... doesnt save the lumber in building, but good for the chicken coop later.