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Basswood outside? (post #168621)

RDNZL on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 05:26
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Hi folks,

I have a request for "light colored" sign blanks (8" x 8") to be outdoors at 9000' elevation in the Colorado mountains. The requestee, a rather arrogant and opinionated fellow, is thinking maple, but I well know how maple will hold up in the out of doors.....and for some reason cedar seems to be out of the discussion.

Does anyone have any experience with basswood outside? Given a BLO treatment, what can one expect over time?

Any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance

-A +A
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Basswood and decay (post #168621, reply #1 of 1)

by BruceS in reply to RDNZL [original] on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 15:33

Would not use it at all for an outdoor sign,  worse than white pine which is bad.   Cedar would be my choice next to redwood.

Locust  or white oak will hold up well.  

Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

Bruce S.