Web Extra: Choosing Wood for Outdoor Projects For most outdoor projects, naturally rot-resistant wood is a good idea. Use this table to find the right decay-resistant species for your project. you save an additional $6 and get 6 issues of GRIT for only $ (USA only). Or. May 16,  · Woods for outdoor projects The three most widely available and suitable exterior lumber choices, not treated with chemical preservatives, include Western red cedar, redwood, and cypress. Your geographic location will determine the availability and cost of these materials. Pressure-treated lumber is typically a yellow pine that has been pressure-treated with a preservative. This type of lumber is impregnated with toxins. Generally, this wood should only be used in ground contact and for framing members of an outdoor structure. It should not be used where the lumber can be in permanent contact with animals or humans.
Choosing wood for outdoor projects. Pressure-treated pine and fir sit at the top of the list for convenience and budget-friendliness as most every home center and lumberyard stocks them. If you don't want a pale green for your project, apply a coat of stain or paint. Pine is among the most common species of softwood available in home centers today. When woodworking with pine, there are many species from which to choose, but they all tend to get lumped in together and are commonly regarded as being somewhat utilitarian in nature (good only for building shelving, framing, or other projects not typically associated with fine woodworking). May 16,  · Woods for outdoor projects The three most widely available and suitable exterior lumber choices, not treated with chemical preservatives, include Western red cedar, redwood, and cypress. Your geographic location will determine the availability and cost of these materials.

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