White oak would be my 1st thought, then ipe as a second.  Ipe has been a
bit splintery in some applications, but the ironwood nickname fits.

Redwood is nice, but wears quickly, as does cedar, so guess it depends on
how long before you expect to replace it.  The redwood is nicer on the hand
than the cedar.

Kirk in Half Moon Bay, CA, digging a path through the incomplete projects
in the garage.

On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 2:44 PM Erik Levin via groups.io  wrote:

> Due to local code and an upcoming inspection (new garage to replace the
> partially collapsed structure there now), I need to put a handrail on my
> entry stair. Singular. The landing is less than 8 inches above grade and
> does not need a rail, but to make it look not terribly horrid, I will have
> about 3 feet of rail overall. I don't want to do the off-the-shelf
> pressure-treated crap, and was wondering what you would use on your porch
> (get it? nudge nudge wink wink) as the material and finish.
>
> Detail: The wood will be about 1" thick and 2-1/2" wide on top of wrought
> iron flat, so pretty much anything is in play. I am looking for appearance
> and durable over time, not strength in and of itself. (the cross section is
> compliant with the code as grabbable and the design is compliant as
> structurally sound to prevent fall. There is no practical way to go to
> all-wood due to existing conditions)
>
> Ideas?
>
>
>


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Kirk Eppler in Half Moon Bay, CA