babygrand wrote:
"Cyprus" would also be a _terrible_ choice.

Yeah, the natives might get restless...a big "oopsies" there for sure,
good buddy...

However, 'cypress' might work well. Especially if painted. ...

Of course...pine/fir/whatever should be protected _somehow_ for exterior
use. Paint is normally the protection of choice and I would presume it
a given for the application.

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