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Cypress or cedar for outdoor bar
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:57 pm
I'm currently building a wooden bar outside. It won't be covered and in the sun all day. Which wood be a better covering for the outside? Will both warp eventually? Thanks
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Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:01 pm to lsuguru
If you can afford that type of wood, why not build a roof over it? You are just throwing money away if you know it will warp.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:29 pm to lsuguru
I'd say cedar with linseed oil or beeswax to preserve it.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:52 pm to lsuguru
unless you put some major time and dollars into maintenance every single year, wood that is exposed to the sun is not going to last....
in fact, unless you put a hell of a lot of polyurethane or something like that on it, I'd bet it will not be smooth enough to lean on.
in fact, unless you put a hell of a lot of polyurethane or something like that on it, I'd bet it will not be smooth enough to lean on.
Posted on 2/5/16 at 5:32 am to Spankum
Cypress. Hell, the weather will not hurt it an any way other then turn it gray. If you seal it, that will be worse. That will trap moisture in it. It would be best to boil some linseed oil and coat it with that.
Another tip. Do not extend the end grain of the boards all the way to the ground. Leave about a 1/4" gap. That way you will not have water wicking up from the ground into the end grains of the boards which causes rot. Frame everything with treated lumber and you should be good for 10-15 years.
For those that don't think so, look at old shotgun houses that are unpainted and a 100 years old that are built out of cypress.
Another tip. Do not extend the end grain of the boards all the way to the ground. Leave about a 1/4" gap. That way you will not have water wicking up from the ground into the end grains of the boards which causes rot. Frame everything with treated lumber and you should be good for 10-15 years.
For those that don't think so, look at old shotgun houses that are unpainted and a 100 years old that are built out of cypress.
Posted on 2/5/16 at 6:50 am to lsuguru
Cypress if you can get your hands on it. Mine is cypress I had it built 8 years ago still looks beautiful and its strong
Posted on 2/5/16 at 7:35 am to LSU_Smash_the_West
Cypress leave air gap at bottom to prevent rot and brush it good with linseed oil after install. Repeat linseed bath every 5 years just for good measure. It will last longer tan you will live. We have a barn, smoke house, butcher shed, and a camp in the family all more than 100 years old. Skin on them all is cypress and stil viable. Accent with cedar for a clean look. Good luck
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