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Minyard, Brian
From:Mcateer, Stephan
Sent:Monday, December 18, 2017 11:01 AM
To:Minyard, Brian
Subject:RE: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
I agree. Thanks for your input.
Stephan McAteer, Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 E. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4597 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
From: Minyard, Brian
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 10:57 AM
To: Mcateer, Stephan; 'Paul Porter'; Brian Driscoll
Subject: RE: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
They make a primer now that sticks to brick, and we know that is not right. Let’s make sure and wait the 120 days, get a
better primer and keep the course.
I think the cost difference in getting premium grade cedar might be too much for our budget.
Brian
From: Mcateer, Stephan
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 9:34 AM
To: 'Paul Porter'; Brian Driscoll
Cc: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
Understand the concern about pressure treated wood. Our specs require the treated wood to remain unpainted for
120 days before brush applied painting is allowed.
Stephan
Stephan McAteer, Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 E. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4597 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
From: Paul Porter [mailto:Paul.Porter@arkansas.gov]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 9:32 AM
To: Mcateer, Stephan; Brian Driscoll
Cc: Minyard, Brian
Subject: RE: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
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Good morning Stephan,
My experiences with pressure treated wood have surrounded the issue of getting paint to stick to it. Not much success
there, and I think you would probably find the same experience. Even though the cedar is more expensive, it will save
you a lot of headaches with paint in the long run. My .02 on the subject!
Cheers,
Paul
Paul Porter
Technical Services Coordinator/Conservation Easement Coordinator
Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage
1100 North Street | Little Rock, AR 72201
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From: Mcateer, Stephan [mailto:SMcateer@littlerock.gov]
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 9:20 AM
To: Paul Porter; Brian Driscoll
Cc: Minyard, Brian
Subject: FW: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
Paul and Brian,
The question has come up about the value of western cedar versus treated pine for the
spindles on the porch balustrades. I have referenced two articles below on the issue, but
wondered what your experience might be regarding those two materials. Thanks for any
guidance you can provide.
Stephan
Stephan McAteer, Director
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History
503 E. 9th St.
Little Rock, AR 72202
501-376-4602
501-376-4597 FAX
www.arkmilitaryheritage.com
From: Mcateer, Stephan
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 8:50 AM
To: Gardner, Matt; Ross, Ron; 'tim heiple'
Subject: Cedar Vs. Pressure-Treated Lumber | Hunker
Check out the two articles below on cedar vs. pine. Both mention that the heartwood of western cedar is very
resistant, but that much of the cedar today is sapwood cedar. Also there is a cost differential.
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Stephan
Cedar lumber is naturally resistant to decay, but its natural abilities come as a significant premium when compared
to the cost of pressure-treated lumber.
Check it out: https://www.hunker.com/13426059/cedar-vs-pressure-treated-
lumber?utm_source=DesktopEmailShare&utm_medium=email
http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/Treated_pine_vs_cedar.html