Questions about species of wood

[Motown]

Hey all,

I've got a project to build four carriage doors for my garage and I found a design that I'd like to replicate. I am thinking this is red oak but wanted to see if you could help confirm this. Also, my garage doors get a ton of sunlight through out the day and I am wondering if Oak is the right way to go given the sun exposure. All feedback welcome..Thanks in advance everyone.
http://www.houzz.com/photos/571592/Wood-Garage-Doors-and-Carriage-Doors-rustic-garage-dc-metro

 

[HarveyWildes]

From that distance it doesn't look like oak to me.  Could you post a couple of detailed pictures that show a 300mm x 300mm (or 1' x 1', whichever) or so square of the wood - may be a couple of pictures with different grain?

 

[Motown]

Please click on the image to see a larger image.

 

[Theshipstore]

Looks to me to Sapele Mahogany

 

[Brandon]

I agree it's mahogany, I don't think sapele though. Tends to have tighter grain, might be African.
Spanish cedar makes a nice exterior door by the way

 

[Motown]

Thanks guys, very helpful. Spanish Cedar is in the mix as well so thanks for recommending.

 

[Peter Belisle]

Black locust is common for doors in harsh environments too. Any wood door would be quite heavy and need one hell of an opener