Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Oct 17, 2016 7:02 pm Hi All, according my building specification my builder have to install pine wood treads cover carpet but they have installed Without my instruction MDF treads for my stairs.after I notes this I asked them to correct this and install pine treads as per specification document . Fist they agreed and later builder is Informed me more durable and long lasting is MDF than pine I want to know what do you think and experience !! Re: Pine stairs treads or MDF treads 2Oct 19, 2016 5:22 pm Hi Barbara Photos would help... Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Pine stairs treads or MDF treads 3Oct 21, 2016 7:14 pm Mdf is used on thousands of stairs around the country without any problems. Especially seeing as you are going to cover it with carpet. What you asked for and what you get for whatever price is another matter... Stewie Probably a not bad thing to mention particle board should in case anyone else reading this got the two confused. 6 4906 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair Are you going to have the frame exposed or are you cladding it with something. Usually if you are making an exposed frame you would use solid legs around 100x100 or… 3 6592 Iām just in the process of replacing 2 stud walls that have been severely damaged by termites and am planning to use h2 blue pine. I just wanted to if anyone can advise… 0 52859 |