I'm going to build some windows for our old historic house and want to know what kind of wood a guy used on a previous window for our house - and what wood you all might recommend. I'm not able to get in touch with the guy so have some photos of wood that maybe someone can i.d.
The wood is soft and very lightweight and smells faintly of cedar so I think it is some kind of cedar. This is west coast/Alaska. Our house is right on the coast so is subject to salt. The old windows are beyond saving - I need to make a bit heavier stiles and muntins to support double pane glass and storms. The wood used previously seems to be a very nice VG fir that is probably hard to come by now but I could look for it if recommended. I'm not sure about hardwood but perhaps our National Park Service historic grant people would allow it. I have about 5 windows to build, all divided lite to some degree.
Here's images of wood the guy left behind:
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I could use this wood again but would be happy to hear your thoughts.
cheers, JD
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