On 5/28/2019 2:14 PM, dpb wrote:
Replacing old entryway; adding covered porch (~7.5' X 18').

Other porches are just 3" T&G pine painted that has sorta' held up
excepting paint is difficult to keep on and they do tend to split/warp
some...

Builder suggested cedar; I wonder about being somewhat soft for main
trafficway...

Any other suggestions, ideas?Â* I'm not going Trex or the like; I do NOT
like that it gets so hot and limber in the sun and while has some cover
will have the sun until midday and it's definitely hot well before noon
in SW KS...

Are there any of the exotics being pushed as decking now that aren't
terribly dark in color?Â* None that come to mind right now aren't...

Suggestions welcomed as well as experiences...

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I used tiger wood for my deck. If you keep some oil on it, looks great.
If not, it will turn gray over time. Holds up for decades. Check out
www.advantagelumber.com for some ideas of what alternative you have.