"conjecture and theoretical possibility" True enough, but derived from what I've seen by trapping moisture in all most any piece of wood. I'm not knocking what any body does or has done I was curious if any body else has give it any thought.
I think the paint is the only thing left holding up my 2x6 fence (existing when I bought the place). I'm sure many of you have seen plenty of siding you could poke your finger thru.
In part it's the same reason you don't put shingles down on a wet deck, a side from not wanting to blister the asphalt shingles.
Mark. The tanning is ok but the tan lines from the stickers I might not like. Planning before raising is a good Idea but I don't want to handle some of these timbers any more than have to. I've got all I can do to roll a round a 8"x14"x20" timber by my self.
I think a breathable oil finish is the way I will go after the frame is up and enclosed for a while.
Karl Hines
