I am building a wood patio cover covered by Suntuf (plastic polycarb.) what type of would should I use?

Question

My wood will be covered and I will prime and paint it white for more protection. I want something that will last and not crack or warp (minimal). Hemlock, fur, pine, all treated, or cedar??? Since I am painting the wood it will all look the same. I don't want to spend a fortune if it is not necessary. Please help :) I believe in spending extra to do things correct the first time.

Answer 1

Cedar but it's a little pricey. Otherwise good pressure treated will do. Unsure how pressure trated accepts paint. I think it does just fine though.

Cedar to do it right..............

Answer 2

I would use ceder personally because the wood itself is hardwood. Then I wouldn't paint it because if you did paint it after awhile you would have to repaint it because the paint would come off, I parents just repainted their deck and it was a pain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Second I would actually put a wood sealer on it like Thompson Water sealer so it would repel water and moister so the wood won't warp and crack.

Answer 3

Pressure treated fir should be fine along with an exterior wood stain