When do you stop trusting an "A" frame?

[Baitball Blogger]

I've had an "A" frame for a porch swing, in what seems like forever. If there is no signs of rot, can you consider it safe? Can it crack without warning after, say, 20 years?

[In_The_Wind]

1. What is it made from ?

[Baitball Blogger]

2. I have no idea what kind of wood it is.

I don't think it's pine.

[In_The_Wind]

3. My A-Frame is 17 year old metal. It needed all new bolts.

Be very careful with wood. It could be weak.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. I might just get a new one to be safe.

[In_The_Wind]

5. Teak is nice. Try Costco or BJ's for your new one.

Happy shopping.

[Nevernose]

6. I don't think teak is environmentally friendly

I remember hearing that most teak is logged irresponsibly and it it's practically endangered at this point. IIRC, it's a "blue fin tuna" of the wood world.