Building a 13’ x 13’ pergola with my FIL to cover my back patio

Anyone have experience building with “green” cypress?

Got a couple quotes and the cheapest place said they only have green cypress (cypress depot in port barre). Using mostly 2” x 6”s. Will I be ok with this wood long term? Want something that will look nice and last

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Posted by bbvdd

Memphis, TN

Member since Jun 2009

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 2:33 pm to LSUstudent2006

I’m not an expert on cypress, but I would have thought green would warp as it dried.

There will be others along that know better than I.

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Posted by Helo

Orlando

Member since Nov 2004

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 2:38 pm to LSUstudent2006

quote:
Anyone have experience building with “green” cypress?

Yes. I wouldn't if you want to keep it straight and uncracked.

You really should dry it at least for a little bit.

I built a small drying rack in my attic and dried some cypress for 6 months before building a table and it worked out great.

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Posted by Clames

Member since Oct 2010

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 2:45 pm to LSUstudent2006

You don't want to build any structure out of green wood. Even pressure treated lumber will warp some if not allowed to acclimate for a few weeks.

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Posted by Marlbud

Member since Jun 2017

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 2:49 pm to LSUstudent2006

Bad idea, it will likely crack as it dries.

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Posted by wickowick

Head of Island

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 2:58 pm to LSUstudent2006

What was the difference in price from green to kiln dried?

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Posted by LSUstudent2006

Member since Jun 2005

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 3:04 pm to wickowick

Didn’t seem to be available from what I could tell. Other places that might have it were $4-500 more

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Posted by Hankg

Member since Feb 2011

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 3:10 pm to LSUstudent2006

Call Jones and Jones in Lettsworth just north of Morganza. Really nice, honest cypress guys. Father and son business. Way nicer in my experience than cypress depot. Sorry I don't have number but I'm sure if u google it. Son's name is Chad.

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Posted by Chuckd

Louisiana

Member since May 2013

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Posted on 10/6/17 at 3:50 pm to LSUstudent2006

Don't build anything with green wood. You should be able to find some one that can kiln dry it for you for very cheap if you cant find a source for seasoned cypress.

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