Oregon Pine is highly resistant to humidity termites and mold making it a recommendable choice for exterior structures. However as hardwood after being laid Oregon Pine has the tendency to continuously shift leading to damage and deformations that can prove difficult to fix. Monterrey Pine on the other hand is more stable and is a better choice for this type of use.

If it fits into your budget we recommend that you choose laminated formats since they stay exactly the same from the time that they are installed whether they're Oregon or Monterrey Pine. However there are also a variety of natural finishes to choose from that give even more protection and durability to all types of wood and that can last for up to 15 years.

CFT ARAUCO DUOCUC / GDN Architects. Image Aryeh Kornfeld

CFT ARAUCO DUOCUC / GDN Architects