I once did something similar to what you describe. I used white oak and put a marine varnish finish on it. It’s held up well.
I once did something similar to what you describe. I used white oak and put a marine varnish finish on it. It’s held up well.
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I only used white oak on a few outdoor projects.
I didn’t like the way it weathered it turned almost black. If the op uses white oak on his bench slats all the fasteners will need to be stainless steel.
Western red cedar will corrupt regular steel bolts but not as bad. It also weathers very nicely it doesn’t need any finish.
WRC is really in the cypress family. Bald cypress would also be a good choice
Good Luck
Aj
Thanks for all the thoughts. Of the options that are easily available to me, it sounds like I’ll decide between western red cedar and white oak. The point about stainless fasteners for the oak is well taken.
Old Growth Redwood sounds perfect as this is in California. Contact Far West Forrest.
White Oak or Sapele