Different characteristics of cedar wood and its utility

Different Characteristics of Cedar Wood and its Utility Cedar is a great wood to work with. Its timber is typically used to build furniture such as foot lockers and chests, but it can be a reliable material for building homes, too. Suppliers of cedar wood can provide it as boards, shingles, timbers, beams, decking, and flooring, all of which are ready to be used and installed for faster completion of your project. Some of the best cedar woods are responsibly harvested in British Columbia's managed forests, making it an excellent building material that is renewable. Only one-third of a percentage of British Columbia cedar is harvested per year. Suppliers can ship the wood products directly to your job site or home. What Makes Cedar Wood Special? Cedar wood has fine, straight grain with a uniform texture, making it easy to nail, saw, or cut with common tools. The wood produces lengthy timbers with straight, true grain. You will find a cedar board to be resistant to splitting (usually caused by fasteners). The wood is pitch-free, and the heartwood can naturally resist decay. A thin layer of sapwood typically gives cedar wood its cream or light brown color. The heartwood is usually red to a deep reddish brown, with tight knots accentuating it. Cedar wood does not have to be stained, varnished, or waterproofed. You can let it age gracefully into a lovely color in a few years. In the Janka hardness scale, cedar wood is rated 900. Cedar is a low-density wood that makes its insulation value higher than other species of wood. And because it is lightweight, you will find it easy to finish and easy to work with while ensuring excellent dimensional stability. What it lacks in hardness, it compensates for with structural stability and satisfactory shock resistance. One of the most remarkable characteristics of cedar lumber is its ability to repel termites and insects. Moreover, it naturally resists rotting. These features make cedar wood ideal for building your home as it reduces worries about termite infestation or deterioration due to moisture. This makes cedar wood perfect for building outdoor living spaces like patios and decks. Some builders may use it as fencing material due to its low maintenance. Cedar wood has natural oils that are crucial to its water resistant properties. This makes the material ideal as surrounds for hot tubs and saunas. The oil will make water bead up. About the Author: This article is written by Bruce Master. He gained an interest in woodworking at an early age. Bruce Master started working with contractors in the 1970s as a salesman at Ace Hardware in Miami. Over the years, he discovered and fell in love with Brazilian woods. He has built decks,

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