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Tree rounds for garden steps

Murray13 · 2021-02-05 10:12:04

Hi all, I have received a lot of tree trunks cut into round sections. I have ash (1.5 ft diameter) and sycamore (2ft diameter) . I would like to use them to make steps in our garden. The wood is green, just cut down a few days ago. I'm looking for some advice on drying the wood and making it waterproof and slip proof . I…

05-02-2021 11:12am

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Murray13

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Hi all,
I have received a lot of tree trunks cut into round sections. I have ash (1.5 ft diameter) and sycamore (2ft diameter) . I would like to use them to make steps in our garden.
The wood is green, just cut down a few days ago. I'm looking for some advice on drying the wood and making it waterproof and slip proof .
I am thinking I could dip them in epoxy to waterproof and sprinkle with some sand while epoxy is still wet to prevent slipping.
The big question is do I need to dry the wood and for how long?

Thanks in advance!

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