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Old 31-03-2007, 12:13 PM posted to rec.ponds.moderated
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Default Protecting wood bridge

On Mar 30, 6:57 pm, "Phyllis and Jim"
wrote:
We used Behr deck paint over (don't tell) treated lumber. Holds up
fine. We reapint the top surfaces. Bottom does not need it. No
peeling as of a decade.

Jim


I am not using treated lumber, since I have fish in the pond. I am
thinking using redwood instead, but painted with latex paint to match
the color of the gazebo. The bottom need not to be painted, but what's
the best way to provide additional waterproofing. The bridge is not
touching water but the bottom of the frame is about 1 foot above
water .


- Tak