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   nikkiwood | Jul 10, 2007 12:09am | #1

   I would take this question to a couple of lumber yards in the area; they're in a far better position to know what woods hold up in that part of the world.

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   NassauFrank | Jul 10, 2007 12:22am | #2

   They said just pressure treated pine. That should take a primer and  a couple of coats of paint well?

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   nikkiwood | Jul 10, 2007 12:50am | #3

   I avoid painting pressure treated stock -- at least when it is newly bought, since generally, it has a high moisture content. However, if it has sat around for a time to dry out, I have successfully painted it with an alkyd primer, and 2 latex top coats. On the other hand, you might consider using one of the house stains -- I really like the Cabot line. They have a product specifically formulated for PTW.http://www.cabotstain.com/cabot/The upside on stains is that it just kind of wears away, and can be recoated without the preparation required for a deteriorated paint surface. The down side is you have to recoat every 3-4 years -- depending on exposure.********************************************************
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   BruceS | Jul 10, 2007 04:51am | #4

   I would be hard pressed NOT to use plastic lattice, I used it as skirting for my deck since I really really hate to paint.  A pressure washer now and then and it's like new.  Won't rot either ;-)

   4 X 8 sheets go a long way !

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   Jimma | Jul 11, 2007 05:53pm | #5

   Have you thought of ipe?

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   tinkerer2 | Jul 12, 2007 05:49am | #6

   Why don't you consider the plastic lattice - no maintenance except for cleaning up once in a while and won't rot.  Does it have to be wood?

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   forestgirl | Jul 12, 2007 06:49pm | #7

   Ipe would certainly last a long time, but it's harder than granite and extremely heavy.  I'd lean toward white oak, it's an excellent outdoor wood.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   
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   NassauFrank | Jul 13, 2007 02:29pm | #8

   Many thanks all. I want to stay away from plastic. Ipe (never heard of that before) and Oak would be specially ordered and shipped in. Asking around more at the couple of lumber yards, it looks like PT Pine...