On 29 Aug 2005 02:22:36 -0700, "
wrote:

I will shortly be commissioning a set of doors that open out from my
kitchen into the garden. Are there any particular pros and cons for
the varioius hardwoods that are available? Any factors I should be
aware of in selecting the wood?

Many thanks

Chris

I looked at the "durability" of the wood I choose. Hardwood / Softwood
is the difference between weather the leaves fall off the tree, not
how hard/soft the wood actually is.

I chose Douglas Fir, for various reasons
cost
local supply - managed woodland
I like the look of it
The people who are making my windows like working with it


Rick