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276334 | Joe Sullivan <joe@j...> | 2022‑09‑15 | Re: what wood for a screen door (and other building thoughts)..... |
Snip As I understand it, red oak is not durable for exterior usage. END SNIP Quite correct. Red Oak soaks up water into open pores and rots easily. White Oak on the other hand is very durable, largely because its pores are blocked at frequent intervals, so absorption is limited. Joe |
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