Wood Preparing
- The Basics of Exterior Staining Prep
- Hardwoods vs. Softwoods Considerations
- Appearance
- Durability
- Stability
When starting your stain project from scratch one of the first choices concerns wood. Do you choose the wood you find most aesthetically pleasing or go with the wood that requires the least maintenance?
Here are a few basic parameters to help you frame your decision.
- Appearance
- Durability
- Stability
Appearance
First decide on the look you want. You're going to be living with your project for year so make sure you choose a wood you love for its looks.
Durability
Woods all wear differently. Hardwoods can really take a beating, but that added density makes them harder to work with, so choose hardwoods for smaller projects like decks, window frames, and doors. Good choices include mahagony and teak for furniture and ipe for decks.
Stability
Woods all wear differently. Hardwoods can really take a beating, but that added density makes them harder to work with, so choose hardwoods for smaller projects like decks, window frames, and doors. Good choices include mahagony and teak for furniture and ipe for decks.
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