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Posted: **Mon Jun 25, 2007 4:28 pm**

...i am new to all this..i jst want no, if can u use soft wood as a base, for decking...

Posted: **Tue Jun 26, 2007 12:52 pm**

I am just about to replace a large area of decking that was all made of untreated softwood (not by me) and it lasted less than 10 years. I have been patching it up for the last 4 but now has gone too far. It has also cost a fortune to try and treat with preserver every year too. In short, I would only use proper pressure treated wood outside.
Ray

Posted: **Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:07 pm**

thanks !

Posted: **Thu Jul 26, 2007 8:18 pm**

Hi Del,

You can use softwood but do purchase treated wood as rayz-x said. Don't make the mistake of being sold up the swanny by some sales man who insists you use hard would, unless you have a hard wallet.