Hi there, I'm a newbie and would really appreciate some help.
I've got a late Victorian house which has a fair bit of facing wood which is getting towards needing to be replaced (i.e. it's rotted) and I'm also considering making up some windows. I'd like to replace it with a fairly durable wood but always seem to run in to problems getting hold of what I want (probably since I only want small quantities).
[For example, today I was told that I was getting Red Pine (which I assumed was Rimu) in the shop but seem to have walked out with European Redwood - I'm not good enough to spot the difference].
I know I can use this if I chemically treat it (as I do for anything I use outside) but is this really the best wood and best solution? (I don't mind spending a bit more than bare minimum to do a job that will last a while).
Thanks for any help...
M
I've got a late Victorian house which has a fair bit of facing wood which is getting towards needing to be replaced (i.e. it's rotted) and I'm also considering making up some windows. I'd like to replace it with a fairly durable wood but always seem to run in to problems getting hold of what I want (probably since I only want small quantities).
[For example, today I was told that I was getting Red Pine (which I assumed was Rimu) in the shop but seem to have walked out with European Redwood - I'm not good enough to spot the difference].
I know I can use this if I chemically treat it (as I do for anything I use outside) but is this really the best wood and best solution? (I don't mind spending a bit more than bare minimum to do a job that will last a while).
Thanks for any help...
M