Reader Jill Fudo, architect, tipped me off to a newish product called Timbersil.

The wood and glass fusion lumber sounds too good to be true, but it’s definitely worth a look into.

Looks more like straight up wood than composite material.

Greener than pressure treated lumber.

More durable than wood.

Stands up to insects and water because of the glass.

Oh yeah, and fire resistant too.

This can be stained like any other wood product. Timbersil fabricates products ranging from building materials to finish materials such as trim and tongue and groove flooring.

According to the website, prices are affordable. I have calls in to the local distributors. I’ll let you know when I find out exactly what those prices are.

Two Tri-State dealers are Hood Distribution and Wehrung’s Lumber.

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