HD has been discontinuing some of their wood products. As a result I
now own 105 1x6 8' cypress tongue and groove boards ($1.45 each, was
$13). I need some of these to redo my porch and will rip some of them up
for trim but that will leave a lot left over. I'm thinking I should
build something outdoors with them, it's beautiful stuff with few flaws
and very straight. What kind of finish do they need to keep them
"natural". Other suggestions?

Jeff

"Jeff Thies" wrote in message
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HD has been discontinuing some of their wood products. As a result I now
own 105 1x6 8' cypress tongue and groove boards ($1.45 each, was $13). I
need some of these to redo my porch and will rip some of them up for trim
but that will leave a lot left over. I'm thinking I should build something
outdoors with them, it's beautiful stuff with few flaws and very straight.
What kind of finish do they need to keep them "natural". Other
suggestions?

Jeff

I like cypress and have used it for quite a few outdoor items. Tables,
bench, chairs, lounge chair, etc. My favorite outdoor finish is Penofin
oil. Put a coat on every year or two. It has UV blockers so it helps keep
the natural color for a long time.

$1.45 each? You suck! They are easily $15+ today.

On Mar 5, 9:01*am, Jeff Thies wrote:

* *HD has been discontinuing some of their wood products. As a result I
now own 105 1x6 8' cypress tongue and groove boards ($1.45 each, was
$13). I need some of these to redo my porch and will rip some of them up
for trim but that will leave a lot left over. I'm thinking I should
build something outdoors with them, it's beautiful stuff with few flaws
and very straight. What kind of finish do they need to keep them
"natural". Other suggestions?

Holy crap, Jeff, what have you done?! There was a recent recall on
cypress and the stuff is downright dangerous. You are placing you and
your family in harm's way by even having that stuff on your property!
I am a federally certified Cypress Disposal agent. Ship the stuff to
me postpaid and I will dispose of it properly for you. Do not wait -
send it out as soon as possible!

Not buying it, huh? Well, you can't blame a guy for trying. Nice
score. If you want to keep it 'natural', treat it like cedar and use
a good sealer. Be aware that you will be reapplying the stuff every
year or two and it is essentially a losing battle in the long run.
Here are two good sealers:
http://www.cedarbrooksauna.com/store...-1-gallon.html
http://www.cabotstain.com/products/p...imber-Oil.html

The stuff weathers very nicely, and provides a great look. You might
want to think about leaving some of it in its real natural state -
untreated. Here's a thread with some information on cypress:
http://forums.floridasportsman.com/f...cypress-siding

R

On Mar 5, 8:01*am, Jeff Thies wrote:
* *HD has been discontinuing some of their wood products. As a result I
now own 105 1x6 8' cypress tongue and groove boards ($1.45 each, was
$13). I need some of these to redo my porch and will rip some of them up
for trim but that will leave a lot left over. I'm thinking I should
build something outdoors with them, it's beautiful stuff with few flaws
and very straight. What kind of finish do they need to keep them
"natural". Other suggestions?

* *Jeff

A nice gloat. I'm jealous.

Joe