I don't remember what kind of wood CDR used for the back stairs—it was something tropical—but it looked really nice when they finished the project. I really regret we didn't finish it sooner. The nine years of weathering did not improve the appearance of wood and my several hours of sanding didn't do enough to remove the weathered wood.
Yesterday, I finally finished applying the Cabot Australian Timber Oil. I like the finish. Too bad I didn't do it sooner. =)
The boards next to the door are covered by a roof overhang so they look the best.
All the sawn balusters and railings are painted. I just need to finish prepping the newells (sanding and painting) and we can finish this project.It has gotten crazy hot in Portland—we have a forecast for something like 112℉ on Saturday—so it likely won't happen for a couple of weeks. I am really hoping this hot weather doesn't last the summer.
I've come to the conclusion that wood decking is a bad idea. So glad our porches are concrete with brick stairs. Wood is slick with water and doesn't weather well.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably right, but this house wasn't designed that way. I guess now that it's cooled off some, I should get back to this project.
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