Im building a picnic bench and trying to decide which screws to use? Would stainless steel be best or decking screws which has a corrosion resistant coating be better?
fair chance off lasting 5+ years
i have just made 2 x1.5m benches and a table bench from 6x2treated its constructed with everything screwed with boring 3" twin screws because its main use is a garden woodwork bench that looks like a picnic bench i expect it to need components replacing more often
top and legs 6x1 the feet and mirrored cross bracing under the top are 3x1[ripper down 6x1"]
i would go for stainless or bolts if you want it maintainance free with the odd paint
just remember wood will not rot unless a fairly constant around 19% moisture content
this can happen where 2 surfaces touch usually at ground level or where water cant drain
so avoid placing on earth or grass avoid build up off vegetation or general rubbish that can hold moisture for extended periods
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