Poplar - The U. S. Forest Service ranks Poplar a bit stronger and denser than Pine. They state that Poplar has less tendency to develop hairline cracks that can let in moisture, so it will wear even better. They also rank Poplar as resistive to cupping and checking (weathering issues), although it lacks the special decay-resistant qualities of
Cypress, Cedar, or Redwood. It’s easier for us to
get a smooth surface with Poplar, so it will be easier for you to paint. However, some feel it's not as good for staining, due to color variations in a given board.
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