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This may cause some trouble for those with pop-up or swing away carriers as these hang significantly lower than standard bolt-on units. \r\rHowever, it may also be difficult to suit those who have mounted their spare tire up high on their tailgate door. A piece of plywood can solve this problem by providing a place for your straps to rest on as well as additional support and stabilisation by distributing the weight across its surface more evenly. \r\rIf you plan on strapping down both sides of your awning arms at the same time, you may find it to be more suitable to mount the plywood slightly above the tie-down points to account for any variance in your vehicle's profile.\r\rSome may choose mounting their awning along the edge or side walls of their car or truck near the back doors instead of roof racks. 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All of these timbers have unique characteristics that make them appealing for different fence applications.\r\rCedar is a good timber fencing choice if you're looking for durable wood that's resistant to decay and insects. It has a natural resistance to moisture, making it ideal for use in humid climates. It also contains natural oils that help repel water and prevent warping over time.\r\rOak is an excellent choice if you need a strong, durable timber fence for high traffic areas or keep animals in or out of your yard. Its durability makes it less likely to warp than other types of wood like cypress pine. \r\rWalnut is another quality choice if you're looking for a stronger picket fence wood that's more resistant to rot, insects and termites than untreated cypress pine lumber. Hardwoods are also more stable than treated timber fences. 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It still exists in some products sold to consumers in the timber industry. \r\rThe arsenic-based chemicals used to treat treated pine can enter the environment once they're discarded into landfills, too. Even though elements within the wood resist decay and insects, the arsenic will eventually leach out and contaminate the soil and groundwater.\r\rIn addition, treated pine is more flammable than other types of wood because of its arsenic content. Treated pine is not typically used for areas that will be frequently exposed to sunlight over time, like a fence, because exposure to sunlight will also cause it to decay more quickly.\r\rThe cost of pine posts, treated pine palings, or rails is much lower than that of hardwoods. A treated pine timber fence, when maintained correctly, has a long life span compared to untreated timber. 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