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Originally Posted by Alan A
I’m guessing you don’t want to do a scarf joint?
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i made a 3d scarf to join my deck railing. But here its 12 feet into a 20’ span. Id need more wood to make a scarf and for strength wouldnt i need to have plates on both sides?
I did the calcs and what i made is stronger and stiffer than the cedar. The cedar is quite weak. Not good for house parties but will be adequate for me to wash windows.
Everyone thats visited loves how the oiled cedar looks and thinks i should leave the the new stuff alone. It looks like furniture. Too bad i couldnt source tight clear old growth.
The timber oil dried hard and sandable after 2 days. Is great to do it on these hot dry weeks. When it doesnt last i can pressure wash and dark stain, maybe next summer.