Clarksville Home Inspections » wood trim http://www.clarksvillehomeinspection.com Residential Home Inspection and Commercial Inspection in Clarksville TN. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:01:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Best Wood For Exterior Trim http://www.clarksvillehomeinspection.com/best-wood-for-exterior-trim/ http://www.clarksvillehomeinspection.com/best-wood-for-exterior-trim/#comments Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:21:07 +0000 Garry Conn http://www.clarksvillehomeinspection.com/best-wood-for-exterior-trim.php 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.

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