Heart pine instead of Siberian Larch?

[Joakim Johansson]

Hello,

we are planning to build a large terrace in tiers and initially planned to construct it with Siberian Larch because we like how it ages and it is naturally impregnated. Considering the global situation, the availability of Siberian Larch is understandably limited.
We are thinking that we should instead build with kärnfuru.

Does anyone have experience building terraces with kärnfuru or knowledge about the differences between the materials and their characteristics?
We would appreciate as much sharing of experiences and tips as possible.

Thank you in advance!
Joakim

 

[R.G.]

Hello,

we are planning to build a large terrace in levels and initially planned to use Siberian Larch as we like how it ages and it is naturally impregnated. Given the global situation, the availability of Siberian Larch is naturally limited.
We are considering instead building with kärnfuru.

Does anyone have experience building terraces with kärnfuru or knowledge about the differences between the materials and their characteristics?
I would appreciate any shared experiences and tips.

Thanks in advance!
Joakim

Saw your three-year-old post here as I'm currently seeking the same type of experience before we make our decision. It seems your question went unanswered, but how did it turn out for you in the end? What was your experience with the material you chose, and what tips do you have?

 

[Joakim Johansson]

Saw your three-year-old post here as I'm hunting for the same type of experience before we make a decision. It seems your question went unanswered, but how did it go for you in the end? What experience did you have with the material you chose and what tips do you have?

It worked excellently with kärnfuru and can be warmly recommended as an alternative to lärk.

 

[R.G.]

It worked excellently with kärnfuru and can be warmly recommended as an alternative to lärk

Brilliant! Then the decision is made. 🙌🏻