First I believe it would end up being more expensive but primarily
Okoume, while light weight, is not very rot resistant whereas Western
red or Atlantic white cedars are much more durable.

Leo wrote:

Hi to all, I'm newsbie.

It could be possible to use okoume (gaboon) instead of Red Western Cedar in
strip-planking?
advandages/disadvantages?

Thank's to all

Ciao
Leo






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