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Any woodworking and wood finishing experts out there?
Hey Guys,
Four years ago during a major home remodel we had a new front door put in. We chose a door out of a catalog the contractor suggested, but never specified what kind of wood. He ordered a Douglas Fir door, but we didn't realize that at the time or even think about it.
When it was stained and finished with lacquer it looked fabulous. Less then a year later the lacquer started to peel, and the original finishers came out, and re-did it free of charge. Then again in less then a year it started to peel again. This time we paid someone else to re-finish it, and he used a marine varnish. The varnish lasted about a year and a half before it started showing signs of cracking.
The front door does get a lot of afternoon sun, and I am guessing that the wood is expanding in the heat, and then moisture starts to get in. Is there anything that could be done to make the finish last longer? If I were to replace the door would a different kind of wood help, or am I better off with some other material? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks,
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