which WOOD WOULD you use?

[Rick Moyer]

OK, I promised my sister two adirondack chairs for her front porch. It is under roof, but not fully enclosed. Generally free from any precipitation. I would like to use something that will stand up but not break the bank. Redwood or cedar are probably out because of costs. What would be a step down from them in price that will be suitable for outdoor under roof?

I will likely leave them natural, but would consider some coating other than paint, if that helps the decision.

[Peter Quinn]

That pretty much leaves cypress for budget reasons, or maybe SYP. Possibly some of that torrified poplar if you can find it at a decent price. Most other decent outdoor species in a clear grade that I can think of aren't cheap either.

[Gil Knowles]

Rick
I would use eastern white cedar. You should be able to find it for a decent price.

[Dan Friedrichs]

I'm really impressed with how my natural cypress ones are holding up.

[scott spencer]

If you can't find cedar at a decent price, you might try white oak.

[Will Overton]

I'm happy with cypress ... I built these last year, also for a covered, but open porch.

[Dave Lehnert]

I used regular old pine but painted. Under cover on a porch. Lasted about 20 years.

[Jim Terrill]

Cedar decking is pretty cheap and is readily available from Lowes if you are willing to have knots in it. The only thing is you have to check the moisture content, I bought some last summer that was soaking wet and some last week that was dry. It was about $1/lf last time I checked, and 8' boards were less than 12' boards per linear foot.

[Chad Stucke]

I second the white oak , but not red oak.
Chad

[Rick Moyer]

Checked a few prices, probably go with cypress unless I decide to paint them. white oak is more than cypress and I can get the cypress in the width I need for the arms. still deciding.

[Von Bickley]

My vote would be for cypress......

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

outdoors under cover?
I'd like white Oak.
Strong, rot resistant works well, use SST fasteners.

[Rick Moyer]

Brought some cypress home yesterday. Will try to remember to post some pics when completed. May be a while, it's golf season and busier work season, too.

[Eiji Fuller]

Good choice! +1 on the cypress.