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Like Sharkstar has said, the grain and structure mean it doesn't bond very well with the paint. Modern moisture vapour permeable paints might be better but it just isn't worth the extra cost and trouble if you're painting them. If you want a durable wood that can be left exposed or oiled oak is a decent choice.
I usually buy the big pieces of redwood and run them through a table saw. It works out quite a bit cheaper.
Airhead
Ta. Have a selco nearby so will go look at their redwood.
Interesting about paint and oak, I've never tried it, what goes wrong if you do try and paint it out of interest?
I replaced a door in this house that was made of sapele, have used the wood from it for all sorts, but sadly not enough left to this window frame.