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Stan Tilley
10-27-2008, 7:17 PM
I plan to build a Lutyens garden bench. I believe these were originally made from teak. Mine will be outdoors, so I do need to use wood suitable to that environment. However, I just priced teak and discovered that it is well outside my price range for this project. I am asking for your advice on suitable alternatives. Cypress, maybe? Is it structurally sound enough for a bench?
Thanks
Matt Campbell
10-27-2008, 7:32 PM
Cumaru, a.k.a. Brazilian teak, is a great substitute.
Matt Campbell
10-27-2008, 7:38 PM
Stan, I just noticed you live in Cartersville. I was there just yesterday.
Greg Cole
10-27-2008, 9:04 PM
Cypress, white oak and cedar are all pretty good outside and readily available. Most of the exotics ring the cashiers bell per say...
Tony Bilello
10-27-2008, 9:17 PM
Pronounced "E-Pay" is a good substitute for what you are doing.
If you want to use 2" stock, you can use cypress.
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