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5th September 2018, 09:18 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Outdoor furniture timber + finish
Looking for suggestions for light coloured outdoor furniture timber. Thinking maybe oregon or silvertop ash. Any other suggestions (on a budget)?
What type of finish would you do? Ideally keep it light coloured.
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5th September 2018, 11:11 PM #2
Depends on the use, weather aspect, amount of direct sun, exposure to rain etc, but Oregon aka Douglas Fir? Not a chance! White Cypress (aka Australian Cypress or Callitris columellaris) is a better choice, and IMO a very attractive timber that works well as long as you don't try to nail it (splits). 40 years above ground, 25 years in ground.
As for a finish that will look good (on anything)....how often are you prepared to apply another coat?
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6th September 2018, 10:26 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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6th September 2018, 10:56 AM #4
If it is floorboard cypress then it probably is fairly green (because it splits less when nailed). You could always search out a company to KD it for you, or use something else like Spotted Gum. Can't comment on Silvertop Ash - it may be ok.
As for the finish - probably one of the decking oils, but it will have to have some sort of tint to keep out some UV rays. It's a minefield.
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Here's mine, made from Monterey Cypress (macrocarpa) from Gippsland.
The finish is Osmo, which repels water amazingly.
Macrocarpa chairs
(see post 9)
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If you can get your hands on a naturally durable outside timber then sometimes no finish at all is a good option. It normally silvers off after a few rains and a bit of sun exposure, requires no further maintenance and is usually food safe.
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6th September 2018, 08:40 PM #7GOLD MEMBER
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Yes, macrocarpa does not need a finish, because it is outdoors durable, but I prefer the colour to silver.
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6th September 2018, 08:46 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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i’ve had good success with OSMO outdoor UV oil have advised clients to reapply once a year all they need todo is give a good clean prior no sanding.
Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs .
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what about epoxy?
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7th September 2018, 12:00 AM #11GOLD MEMBER
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7th September 2018, 09:48 PM #12GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks. Sounds like osmo it is.
Anyone know of a source of dried white cypress? Most of what I see are posts used for outdoors and my experience with them is that they're not dried.
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Was speaking to someone at brittons and they suggested blackbutt, F27 mixed hardwood or accoya.
Has anyone ever used accoya? Apparently its pine which has been vinegar treated. I dont know if I would like the look of it.
In terms of F27 hardwood - I was always under the impression that the F grade is to do with stress. But the lady at brittons said its suitable for outoors. Does anyone know?
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F grading is for stress, but it's an indicator of other things.
https://www.outdoorstructures.com.au/timber-grading.php was an interesting (kinda) read.
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accoya is pale and boring as batshi* but very stable and easy to work can’t stand it myself but clients like the result me blehhhh.
Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs .
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