"blueman" wrote in message

So, is the standard pine 1-by-x that you find at a regular lumber yard any
good, or is it worthwhile to seek out (and pay for) cypress or fir? (I
know its prevalent... but is it any good)


You won't easily find cypress except in a couple of specialty suppliers
like Downes & Reader in Stoughton.

Plain old pine boards is good if you keep it painted. Cypress, cedar, and a
few others will hold up with no protection. If the paint job is good, the
wood will never see any weather.