Comments on: WeatherShield Premium Wood Products

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 23:06:02 +0000

I purchased Post Caps from Home Depot WeatherShield brand. In just one year they completely warped. The top part lifted and the nails holding it were rusted. I would not buy that product again and would not recommend it.

By: Unhappy

Unhappy — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:36:06 +0000

Wow thanks alot Home Depot….crap store. Unfortunately just finished my deck with this garbage premium wood. Don’t walk from this junk…run like hell…split all to hell and back already one week later.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 05 May 2012 05:23:23 +0000

I’ve used it – thinking it was a 5/4″ redwood but not happy with it. In a 2 week period since I started using it, has it done all the things it said it wouldn’t, split, warp, twist. I feel Home Cheapo is selling this stuff without really making the customer aware it is not redwood but faux redwood. I am about 20% into my project and plan to start over after wasting good money on it already.

By: Todd

Todd — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:04:13 +0000

I’m really not surprised. Pressure treated lumber (especially pine) is going to shrink that much regardless of what they claim. Good luck!

By: ken

ken — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:39:51 +0000

I installed last summer on a 25 x 15 deck

I expected some shrinkage I thought would be in the length

What I did not expect was in the width of each board

Installed with a 1/8 gap is now 3/4 inch gap both sides ??

Any more shrinkage and we’ll need to wear “snow shoes” so you don’t fall thru !

Contacting HD now to inquire about liability coverage

By: Todd

Todd — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:36:05 +0000

Honestly, I’d recommend you look at IPE wood. It’s a dense tropical hardwood that doesn’t require sealing. It weathers a dark brown color, will last for years and won’t need any maintenance.