weather proofing new deck wood

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Re: weather proofing new deck wood

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I wouldn't use red oak, it doesn't do well out side in the weather, White oak is the way to go for an outside use.
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Red oak is too porous. White oak is better. Honduras Mahogany would be real nice looking & rot resistant too.
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Red oak is too porous. White oak is better. Honduras Mahogany would be real nice looking & rot resistant too.
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Re: weather proofing new deck wood

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Sorry about the double post, the site is a little touchy. Teak is also a great deck wood. http://www.condonlumber.net
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