Charles T asks, I am going to make custom casing for a traditional wood front door & do not want to use synthetic material. I can use more expensive material in this small area, but don’t want to use teak. Which wood resists rot & holds paint well.

Teak doesn’t paint well because it’s too oily. Western red cedar, redwood, & mahogany are all good choices in ascending order of price. If the entry is sheltered, ponderosa or eastern white pine would also work well. For extra protection I would also recommend back-priming.