Best Woods for Building Outdoor Furniture | Skill Builders

What are the best woods to use when building outdoor furniture? Learn which woods are best for outdoor projects. Ultraviolet rays and moisture are tough on wood. Not all wood can stand up to the elements. Learn which woods will last when exposed to prolonged outdoor conditions.

[benbravo]

Thanks for the information I’m refurbishing some old garden benches a whole set this was great information thank you

[ekimosurac]

Nice job on the vid. Regarding domestic species, consider Sassafras, Catalpa, Black Locust, Cherry, Walnut, Red Mulberry, and Eastern Red Cedar. All of these species are rated as DURABLE by the USDA. Black Locust, Osage Orange, and Red Mulberry are noted as have exceptional rot resistance. Today's fast grown 2nd and 3rd generation WRC and cypress are only moderately rot-resistant.

[geckosethpe]

I’ve been on a massive red wood cedar binge.

I recently got some white oak as well, so I’m hoping to combine the two for some garden planters or outdoor decorations

[anatoliyefimov]

would love to see a similar video that covers that finishes, sealers, protections you can add to compliment the wood...

[tammoton]

Nice info. What's a good finish for outdoor white oak? Tung oil is too "indoor-looking" for me.

[parkersharpe]

I have lots of black walnut, will that hold up?

[HaigKalousdian-ocmn]

What about teakwood for out door furniture? Thanks

[zulaab]

Is it ok to use treated wood for outdoor furniture. Or if not can I paint on it to make it safe

[felixfromnebraska]

What about Teak wood? I've always heard it was great for outdoors.

[MrJohnnyboyrebel]

I made two Adirondack chairs out of cypress (new growth) and primed and painted. They “live” on a flagstone patio in full sun and rain. Both chairs suffered wood rot in a year. Old growth reclaimed cypress will not do that. Lesson learned.

[jbb]

Thanks Chris!  With spring just around the corner, this would be a great addition to our back porch!  one of these chairs in Cedar :^)

[phuocle]

Which wood should I choose the best weather resistant to make this chair? I intend to use Teak wood whether it is suitable? Should I choose the best Cedar or Teak?

[waterfrontcentral]

Do people use Koa? It is a beautiful rare wood I know, but curious to know how it would hold up

[ranger]

I made an Adirondack chair out of IPE once just because ... well, why not? Man, that was one HEAVY chair! It wasn't all that difficult to work with, although it is heavy, dense and a bit brittle. You have to predrill for screws! Not sure I'd ever use IPE again, but it was an interesting exercise.

[berner]

What would be your advice if you want to make a few outdoor pieces that will be primed and painted (with oil of course)? I learned the hard way that the best primer and paint will not protect cheap pine for more than 2 years! Any thoughts on pressure treated lumber?

[larryharrellcomedy]

Should you just stick to pine if you’re going to paint it? I wouldn’t want to cover any of those others up, but really don’t want to use pine.

[DennisMathias]

What about price? Could you arrange the 5 in order of price?

[johnconklin]

Of course teak is good for outside projects, but the cost is ridiculous. If you can find it, sassafras is inexpensive, attractive and decay resistant.

[markcynic]

In Europe, Siberian Larch is excellent.

[stephenjie]

A modified wood called Accoya is perfect. Durable, dimension extremely stable.