Peter, I agree with Reggie -- go with cypress if you can -- I haven't priced it here in the Mtns, but I know that Greenville Hardwoods has it, but they may have a minimum order of 100 BF. How much furniture are you going to make? Ivey is a great source, but he is nearly 800 miles away round trip. Check the sources under Where Are on the main menu bar and I'm sure you can find some. It is vastly superior to PT lumber from the BORG. As an alternative, you could consider white oak, which will last for many years, too.