In 2012, doctors working in primary care had a median compensation of $220,942 while those working in a specialty had a median of $396,233, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Choosing between becoming a doctor or a physician assistant may likely require students to weigh more than just their potential salary.
Ordinary Maintenance. On average, a deck made from pressure-treated pine will last 15 to 20 years before succumbing to the accumulated stress of direct sunlight, rain, salty ocean breezes, insect infestation and repeated cycles of thermal expansion and contraction.ressure-treated pine remains the most commonly used decking material, reports the Popular Mechanics website, but plastic composite decking planks have earned a growing percentage of the marketplace -- in part because homeowners believe these pricey alternatives might outlast genuine wood.
Wood Myths: Facts and Fictions About Wood. 1  1) Kiln dry (KD) and S-DRY lumber means dry lumber. 2  2) Cedar and redwood are rot resistant. 3  3) A deck built with pressure treated wood will last a long time. 4  4) Hardwoods are hard and softwoods are soft. 5  5) Dry rot. 6  6) Rot is catchy. 7  7) Durability is the same as strength.