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What alternatives are there to pine?
 Commonly available alternatives to pine include Douglas-fir (Oregan pine), macrocarpa (Monterey cypress), Lusitanica (Mexican cypress) and Lawson cypress (Oregan cedar).
What are the requirements around using wood for pedestrian access routes?
 The Building code for slip resistance for pedestrian access routes states that surfaces which provide the direct access route (including where this is a deck) require a slip resistance of 0.4.
What finish do I need on my beams?
 If your beam is going to be used in a situation where appearance is important such as house interiors, halls etc – appearance Grade A should be specified...
What is the difference between hardwood and softwood?
 A hardwood is not necessarily a harder material (more dense) and a softwood is not necessarily a softer material (less dense).
Are there local alternatives to imported hardwood for decking?
 New Zealand has some locally grown eucalypts with sufficient natural durability and these are described in the website under Eucalypts.
Is there a New Zealand-grown hardwood available?
 There are both indigenous and exotic hardwoods grown in New Zealand....
Can macrocarpa be used for weatherboards and does it need to be treated?
 Under the NZ Building Code, cladding should comply with the minimum durability requirement of 15 years when maintained as specified....
What is the best NZ grown timber to use for decks and does it need to be treated?
Any softwood needs to be treated for use as decking except macrocarpa....
What is a Hazard Class?
 Six Hazard classes are used to describe the service exposure conditions in relation to biological hazards that could cause degradation of wood.
Is it acceptable to use untreated macrocarpa for fence palings, and what ground clearance is recommended?
 The “How-to” guide on fencing compiled by BRANZ (based on using H3.2 treated radiata) recommends a minimum ground clearance of 50 mm.

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