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  • May 16, 2016 at 7:16 am #88865
    Mark Cowdrey
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    Looking for a small amount of locust lumber for a decorative grape arbor. (4) 4×4. some 2×6 and some 1x. Rough is fine. Anyone know of an outfit in NH/VT area that has some?
    Thanks,
    Mark

    May 16, 2016 at 11:14 am #88873
    Michael Low
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    A Black Locust Connection

    ablacklocustconnection.com

    Great source – on the Mass/VT border

    I have used them several times for decking and a high drive barn repair project. Those are black locust plates under Tamarack planking. The owner requested I layer water and ice shield on top.

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    May 16, 2016 at 7:36 pm #88877
    Mark Cowdrey
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    Thanks Michael

    May 17, 2016 at 3:08 pm #88881
    Will Stephens
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    This ice and water isn’t a bad idea. I still find tar paper used this way from the late 1800’s on porch frames and the joists are still perfect. And I am excited for a new locust source!

    May 18, 2016 at 8:54 am #88884
    Michael Low
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    No it was not a bad idea, we also laid down some nylon rope to keep the planking up from the joists.

    You can tell the owner of A Black Locust Connection that I referred you all.

    Michael Low- biochar maker.

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