On Jun 12, 2:47?pm, "James \"Cubby\" Culbertson"
wrote:
"Georgepag" wrote in message

s.com...

I'm building a garden swing (the kind with two facing seats hanging
from a frame with a platform connecting them) and was planning to use
Redwood. I'm from the Northeast and Redwood is impossible to get
here. One lumber yard suggested that dimensional cedar would be a
good substitute but is cedar strong enough for such a structure? If
not, what other species should I consider. I could use white or red
oak but I was hoping to get away without having to mill my own
dimensional lumber. How about Fir? This will be outside but not in
contact with the soil. The feet will sit on concrete path stones.

Thanks,

George

I'm planning eventually to build some outdoor furniture and was hoping to
use ipe. Unfortunately, it's non-existent around here so my next choice is
going to be mahogany. Not the least expensive wood but should give me
pretty good resistance to rot and insects.
Cheers,
cc

Rot and insect resistance for white oak is almost as good, and the
price is a great deal lower. Don't mess with red oak for outdoor use.
You can probably find ipe if you look hard enough, but, in truth, it
is too expensive for most uses, IMHO.