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  1. freddypd Member

    joined: Jan 3, 2012
    125 posts
    Long Island NY
    As we continue to recover from Sandy storm damage I have seen lots of cedar fence sections at the curb for garbage. Would they make good floors for the wood shed? I currently use pallets and they work great, are strong and allow good air flow, but was wondering if anyone thought to use fence sections? I am guessing they may rot quicker than pallets.

    Just a thought.
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  2. swagler85 Minister of Fire

    joined: Mar 4, 2012
    1,000 posts
    NE Ohio
    cedar is commonly used for fence posts because it doesnt rot like many other woods. It would last a lot longer than many of the pallets you are currently using.
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  3. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,848 posts
    central PA
    Cedar will outlast palletwood by a longshot. If its free, go for it. I think in the long run you'd be better off with the cedar.
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  4. adrpga498 Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    751 posts
    New Jersey
    Place pallets over cedar rails. Best of both worlds.
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  5. XJma Member

    joined: Oct 28, 2012
    95 posts
    MA
    1) It's free, so it's definitely a good idea!!

    2) Cedar lasts forever!! I have a bunch of old cedar posts on my property with barbed wire on them from way back in the day. I've tried to push a few over by hand, no luck, they're still pretty solid. No idea how long they've been there but my guess is >100 years or so.

    I like the cedar beneath pallet idea. Grab a bunch and let the cedar take the brunt of the elements being in contact with the ground all the time.
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  6. bogydave Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 4, 2009
    7,788 posts
    So Cent ALASKA
    Good thought ;)
    Should last quit a few years
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