1) check for hidden metal debris w/ a metal detector 2) clean off embedded dirt and debris with a wire brush 3) rough cut to length 3) joint one face with either a jointer or by hand with a plane...
Treated lumber. The best top decking is composite or vinyl. It is very expensive, but in the long run you save on stain, sealer, time on maintenance. They last almost forever and take a lot of abuse....
Treated lumber should be used in outdoor construction. There are different types of treated lumber, some are for above ground use and some are for below grade use.
Lumber- wood or timber We needed to go to the store and get some lumber to build our tree house.Lumbered- slow, awkward, heavy movementThe Semi Truck lumbered up the hill with it's over sized load.