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Default Here you go John ....

justan wrote:
John H. Wrote in message:
On Wed, 17 Oct 2018 19:34:56 -0400, Alex wrote:

John H. wrote:
On Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:49:40 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote:

I put a shovel or so of gravel in the bottom of the hole. I like to keep our damp soil away from the treated wood.
I do my mixing in the wheelbarrow. Don't recall seeing the dry mix dumped into the hole and then water sprayed on top.
This isn't 'treated wood', it's cedar. Dampness won't hurt it.
Over time it will. Ever seen an old cedar fence?

Hey, I just want it to last 'til I die!

If you want to live longer choose a wood that won't rot. Teak
would work. So would that stuff I advised Fat Harry to use for
his deck.

Ipe?