:?Timber ...and renovation novice here....
We are getting a lower ground floor extension put in, with a compressed fibre/tiled balcony on top of it. We are currently debating what kind of timber to use for the posts - half of these will be 'hidden' within the walls of the ground floor extension (attached to the concrete floor), whilst the other half will be exposed on the balcony - holding up the colorbond roof.
Any views on the benefits of treated pine vs hardwood (and I realise there are many species). Hubby wanted hardwood due to the 'look' - but I want whatever is the best for the job.
...We could also use one type of wood for the 'hidden' part and another for the exposed.
Thanks
Santina<!-- / message -->