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Originally Posted by kerry
Composites won't work due to the aesthetics of the house. It's an 1890 Victorian. Even Ipe is pushing it I think. I'm not sure Redwood will stand up. Fir has a good reputation but even after 5 years exposure to sun and snow at a mile high it deteriorated. A marina on a lake close by has Ipe docks and they seem to be holding up pretty well.
Porch is 80 sq feet and open to the elements on all sides.
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We'll I'm no expert but I thought Redwood was supposedly hardier than most other types. I weathersealed mine though as I don't want it greying out. I prefert he honey yellow color that the weatherseal stuff gives it. I would think that in Colorado you must be spoilt for choice in lumber though. Surely in a far better position than down here in the deserts.
- Peter.
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