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Originally Posted by CampEye
My existing posts are red cedar (pretty sure!). And I think they are original from when the dock was installed, so they very likely lasted about 15 years. I'd be happy to spend $70/post if I could get that again. And I've read and seen how the newer, more environmentally friendly PT can rot way faster.
About how long do people see their PT dock posts last?
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Plus--the DES link posted above said that all PT is bad for the lake and should not be used. If you can afford the waterfront home, you can afford to drop a few bucks extra on protecting the lake.
(And of you inherited your place or paid $200K in 1980, you're still way ahead...
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