My old stringers are very heavy 3x8 rough cut wood. Not sure what kind, but very heavy so probably oak. They look kind of the color of railroad ties so I'm thinking that they have been soaked with something. Wood is off the wagon as restoring the whole thing. Plan on new deck of pressure treated but any thoughts on the stringers?
Should I prime and paint with extra oil based paint from running gear or try the used oil trick? Just one coat like paint or ??
I think I may sister up an extra 14 1/2 foot 2x8 as the stringers are old and a little beat up but too nice to get rid of!
Appreciate thoughts and thanks in advance.
Should I prime and paint with extra oil based paint from running gear or try the used oil trick? Just one coat like paint or ??
I think I may sister up an extra 14 1/2 foot 2x8 as the stringers are old and a little beat up but too nice to get rid of!
Appreciate thoughts and thanks in advance.