exterior

  1. U

    Sealing crepe myrtle balusters?

    I ended up with about 60 crepe myrtle branches at least 1" or thicker in diameter, and because I had to remodel my front porch anyway I thought I'd use them for the balusters. I started stripping the bark off the first few with a shave horse and draw knife because I wanted to use a clear coat of...
    • uptop
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    • branch crepe exterior porch or deck stick
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Finishing
  2. Umich684

    Exterior Shutter Material Selection

    I have an abundance of Hard Maple and white cedar in the shop. My house needs new shutters on the front and I'm at a loss for which material to use. I understand the natural characteristics of both woods, but if there is a solid exterior latex on all sides would the material selection matter...
    • Umich684
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    • exterior material selection shutter
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Wood
  3. Joe Scharle

    Exterior Paint Q for our collective mind.

    I'll be starting some exterior frame & panel shutters in cypress soon. I haven't kept up with the paint industry, so I'm asking: Oil or Water? I built them from SYP 15 years ago and painted them with Rustoleum enamel.
  4. M

    the holly grail of exterior wood finish

    In the search for the holly grail of natural looking exterior wood finish. First, many will tell you that selecting ‘exterior’ wood and applying no finish at all is the way to go, it is the easiest way to go for sure. I’ve tried it with and without a finish; I enjoy the look, smell, and feel...
  5. CDPeters

    Need some advice - exterior trim

    Folks - I need some help. LOML and I are replacing the columns and railings on our front porch. We have selected a metal railing but want to keep the turned post style we have. Neither of us is getting any younger and we would like to do something that will not require frequent maintenance...
  6. J

    Exterior fascia and facer boards

    I'm having some work done here that'll require replacing some of the above (title). The gutter guys primed their fascia board with Zinnser Spray on INTERIOR primer. Why that for exterior apps? Is it ok? Their boss man had them pressured to do the job in one day (because he dropped his ball in...
  7. S

    Finishing exterior solid wood front door

    I'm looking for suggestions-- I just finished and installed a new (raw) door for a friend. Used oil primer followed by Valspar Ultra Premium Interior/Exterior High Gloss black latex. I knew from the doors on my own house, that I could expect some problems at the weatherstripping-- paint...
    • sushinutnc
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    • door exterior finishing front solid wood
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Finishing
  8. woodworker2000

    Need Exterior of House Painted - Recommendations?

    I need to get the exterior of my house painted. I live in North Raleigh (near Wake Forest). I'm looking for someone who will pressure wash it prior to painting and who can/will make any necessary (minor) repairs, caulking, etc. I would consider doing it myself but the sides and back of my...
  9. Matt Schnurbusch

    5/4x4 and 5/4x6 SYP exterior trim

    Need to find a source for the subject trim. It's all going to be painted so nothing fancy, just functional. The BORGs have the 5/4x4, but no 5/4x6. Any thoughts? If I get the job, I'll need it soon, so a local source would be best.
  10. Tom Dunn

    Exterior finish for pine chair

    I need to choose a finish for an Adirondack chair, made of pine, that will be left outside. I'm of the opinion that spar varnish is likely the "standard", but thought I'd also solicit the ideas and advice of the folks here! Thanks!
  11. steviegwood

    Advice Please on Exterior Finishes

    Hi Y'all, this time of year I get a lot of requests for crosses for Memorial Day. I would like to keep the natural look of the wood and will be using; Aromatic Red Cedar, walnut, cherry, hickory, red oak, maple, poplar, pine. I have made some crosses in the past and heavily coated them with...
  12. F

    Finishing exterior alder

    My wife decided she wanted a new front door, and purchased one off Craigslist before I had a chance to look at it. Instead of the oak she thought she purchased, it appears to be knotty alder. Having never worked with alder, I'm not sure how it stains. Anyone have any suggestions? Looking...
    • fergy
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    • alder exterior finishing
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Finishing
  13. Steve W

    Operable Exterior Shutter Hardware

    I think I've decided that my next project will be operable panel shutters for the front of my house. Looking through the usual Google sort-order when searching for "shutter hardware" and related links reveals, of course, the results based on how much money the provided provided the dear boys...
  14. JackLeg

    General 450 Exterior Finish

    Anyone used the General 450 finish? At the Klingspor show, George sent me a quart of semi-gloss, but I hate to put it on cedar swings and cypress chairs etc. because of the "sheen." They make it in a satin finish. Just wondered if any of you have tried it. George swore that 450 won't...
    • JackLeg
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    • 450 exterior finish general
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Finishing
  15. T

    Most Durable Finish for Exterior Door

    I'm building some Sapele raised panel doors. If anybody has suggestions on the "best", ie. most durable finish, they would be greatly appreciated. One will face east, but two others are unprotected from sun or rain, on the south, and west sides. Thanks in advance.
  16. J

    exterior oil finish

    I Need Some Advice On A Good Ext. Stain Product. It Will Be Applied To A Mahogany Arbor. It Is A High End Arbor So I Like To Give The Customer A Nice Oil Finish Thanks Dwight
    • jeeves
    • Thread
    • exterior finish oil
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Finishing
  17. jerrye

    Material for exterior sign

    I have been commissioned to design and build a new two-sided exterior sign for my church. I have a design but now need advice as to the materials to use for durability and longevity, as well as techniques for construction. Right now I'm thinking that the lettering will be routed out of the...
    • jerrye
    • Thread
    • exterior material sign
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Wood
  18. J

    Poplar Exterior use

    I am thinking about making a number of adirondack chairs. using poplar they will be painted. and for outdoor use. Has anyone use poplar for this type of project. If so how did it hold up. Thanks to all in advance Dwight PS I want to use poplar because forthe paint finish,cost.
    • jeeves
    • Thread
    • exterior poplar
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Wood
  19. L

    Exterior wood sealer question

    This isn't a woodworking question but one of very great importance to me. I added onto a 20 x 20 shop about 18 months ago and haven't finished the outside. The first section is a statesman building. When we put the floor down and came on the outside with the T-1-11 siding the raw edge of the...
  20. rick7938

    Exterior Trim

    Maybe some of you can help me find a product that I have seen advertised that looks like exterior-grade MDF. It can be used to mill some of exterior trim pieces, but not be subject to splitting and cracking like wood. I understand it takes paint really well and machines easily. Have any of you...

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