Bluesman, what kind of paint did you use? I was thinking of going to Sherwin Williams and getting a couple gallons of black oil base paint. I know everyone is going latex on everything, but I just feel like the oil will hold up to the elements so much longer.

I did find a local supplier for the T&G, but its only available in 2x8. Which I can make work perfectly. He said it will be a couple weeks to get it in.