I am thinking about building the carriage doors from the 2012 Apr/May issues, but would like to paint them. i like the recommendation of using Meranti (although haven’t used it before) for durability & stability, but may look out of place on this building if not painted. Thanks in advance for the feedback!
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My experience with it has been positive, although it can be slightly oily. I had good luck using an oil-based primer first, then the exterior latex (Sherwin Williams Super-paint).
One downside of meranti is that it's really heavy. I know those particular carriage doors from the article well, and the hinges have sagged over time. Be sure you use big, ball-bearing hinges and long screws. I built my own carriage doors (9 ft. x 8 ft.) out of cedar. They've been up about 5 years and have survived well.