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Could anyone advise re: the best wood for a historically correct tongue and groove covered porch. Some have said treated yellow pine, others recommend Brazilian Walnut and still others have suggested a VG fir. Which will require least maintenance and is most cost efficient?
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It could depend on where you're located. (regarding the historical aspect ie regional)
White pine would be the norm out here with cedar a distant second. Now the reverse would be true.
Pressure treated spruce will last but I'm not a fan of the toxins used in some.
Gabe
*Katie, Many porches used a 4" t & g vertical grain fir for decking. It is still available, and runs about $4/ft.walk gooddavid
*"Historically correct"......treated yellow pine? I don't think so! A David T. pointed out; 4 inch T & G fir, and/or 4 inch T & G (untreated) yellow pine was/is very common in my region.Davo
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