Timber type for new baseboards

I am ready to put new baseboards on the house. I know there are a lot of different ways and sizes it can be done, but I am open for suggestions. There is a 600mm gap from paving to the bottom board of the house. I am thinking either 150mm boards x 3 with a 50mm gap, or 100mm boards x 4 with a 50mm gap. Or even 5 x 90mm boards with a 30mm gap

I suppose timber sizes will count, and I would prefer not to start with wetcut or really rough sawn treated pine, as I have seen that twist like a pretzel in the sun.

What other timber types would be suitable, considering intended use, location and sizing? I am going to paint the boards inside and out before fitting, and then a top outer coat once fitted.


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