You might know the sort of wooden finishes you like inside your home, but the best wood for outdoor projects are likely to be less familiar to you. Of course, wood is a much-loved material for outdoor spaces, and is used in all kinds of applications, from decks and furniture to pergolas and raised beds.
Wood adds warmth and character to a building, plus plenty of it is eco-friendly. Of course, the problem comes in making sure you're choosing the right wood for outdoors. It needs to be durable, weather-proof and easy to maintain, plus you need to know how it's going to weather over time. Choosing a wood for its beautiful dark brown tone is no good if it weathers to a silvery grey, after all.
