I am having some custom exterior mouldings made (backband). I decided on paint grade poplar which I fully intend to prime with oil based primer and follow with high quality latex.
Question is: Is this a mistake to go with poplar vice say, pine ?
Thanks in advance,
Eric S.
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What I've seen, poplar doesn't fair too well outside.......I'd use pine over poplar.
jocobe
I dont know where you are but if you can get cyprus(sp) or clear cedar you would be better off than either pine or popular.
Here in Iowa cyprus is cheaper than popular and it mills and weathers nicely.
Doug
Avoid poplar for exterior trim work. In most cases, it does't last.