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1. 
   sschefer | Apr 30, 2002 06:32pm | #1

   If your painting or staining, just use hemlock fir. When protected, it will hold up very well and is one heck of a lot cheaper.

   Steve - in Northern California

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   Danford_C_ | Apr 30, 2002 08:18pm | #2

   Western Red Cedar would be another suggestion, it has much better resistance properties for exterior use than Hem Fir...

   Dano

   "Form and Function are One" - Frank L. Wright