Oil Paint for Porch?

Categories: Painting

I am in a 115-year-old Victorian house. I have just redone the front wrap-around porch w/ Douglas Fir T&G, all new wood (700sq/ft.). I am torn between painting with oil (alkyd) or water paint. I have a roof over the porch and ideally would like to get some life out of paint before I need to repaint. I think oil is the way to go but welcome suggestions. BTW…we are frequent visitors in Ft Greene, Park Slope etc. Love it. Born Quentin Rd Area.
Thanks.
Fred

By gecko76 | 07/17/2009 2:52 PM