Best Wood For Outdoor Furniture. While wood furniture is a popular choice for outdoor spaces, not every wood is a good choice for your garden or patio. The three most widely available and suitable exterior lumber choices, not treated with chemical preservatives, include Western red cedar, redwood, and cypress.
Outdoor furniture is made from different materials, each one having its own pros and cons.
Tell us a little about the finishing process you use, too. -Dan Farnbach. p.s. - A goal is a series.
The three most widely available and suitable exterior lumber choices, not treated with chemical preservatives, include Western red cedar, redwood, and cypress. Hopefully sharing a few of my exterior wood finishing secrets will help you build better furniture that lasts longer. With so many outdoor furniture materials out there, it may be difficult to decide which ones are the best materials for outdoor furniture for your yard or patio.