Wood for building raised beds

15 years ago

I am planning to start a raised bed on my backyard and have been doing considerable amount of research for it.

It seems like cedar is the wood of choice for its rot resistant properties. But i have come across another option which has a much longer life: Timbersil. It is guaranteed to last 40 years. Its kinda like glass covered wood. Details here:http://www.timbersilwood.com/. The problem with it presently is its availability. I am lucky to have a dealer here in DFW.

Has anyone considered/used this material? Its cost will be close to cedar, but its life will be much longer.

Comments (2)

ten_yr_plan
15 years ago
I have used lumber made from recycled plastic. cost is not too bad and last forever (I hope).
sinfonian
15 years ago
If you can afford it and provide any additional support needed (like the Trex products) then it's a great option for long-term) construction. I'm guessing leaching isn't an issue.

Good luck and enjoy your garden.
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