> Which is better, Wood panel or tile tub surround?

Which is better, Wood panel or tile tub surround?

Posted at: 2014-09-26 
I prefer large tiles myself, but the right wood will be just fine, and maybe easier.

cedar siding will hold up. My brother-in-law did his shower room with cedar lap siding... Has held up very well for many years.

We like the look of a wood panel surrounding a whirlpool hot tub but thinking in the long run, it could be damaged or hard to maintain due to water. What are the advantages and disadvantages of wood panel versus tile? Which tile works best (design: big tiles or small tile surround)?