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Crazy Conifers:
a Cedar Wood Story
However, softwood
producing trees such as the Cedar contain just
two types of cell and have few water conducting vessels meaning
it stays dryer in wet conditions than other conifers such as
the Yew or the Cypress tree. They commonly reach 50m in height
and are 3 to 4m across. In their natural habitat, Cedar trees
are exposed to mountain and monsoon climates, which mean that
they are adept at surviving snow, drought, heavy rainfall and
temperatures as low as -25?C.
Not only are Cedar trees
aesthetically beautiful, but they produce wood
which smells and looks lovely when crafted into furniture. This
type of wood is ideal for outdoor furniture as it is resistant
to decay and is protected by its own natural oils and resins
that prepare the wood for harsh weather conditions. However,
many cedar garden furniture items (particularly those used
outdoors) are stained or treated every two to three years in
order to give the wood those few extra years of protection
against the elements. If left untreated, Cedar wood gradually
ages and develops a greyish-silver colour. This looks good but
means that the wood will not last as long as it would, had it
been treated. An additional advantage of Cedar is that it is
sparse (has a low density) and while it attempts to equalise
the moisture within its wood and the air around it, it does not
warp or crack as many other woods do. Cedar wood contains small
pockets of air, which means that it doesn’t conduct heat as
well as some other woods. This is ideal in summer when the air
is warm, and the cedar furniture remains cool despite the
weather.
Cedar wood is often chosen by
carpenters and furniture manufacturers because
of its low density and weight. It is easy to transport and very
versatile, along with its weatherproof qualities and aesthetic
appeal which makes it an ideal wood for outdoor furniture.
Western red Cedar wood is
often chosen for furniture because of its
attractive look. It has a straight grain and an almost
terracotta shade. Unlike ‘white’ Cedar, its natural oils also
repel moths and other insect pests such as ticks, fleas and
termites which make it well suited for outdoor dog and cat pens
or houses and small huts such as beach houses.
It has also been tested in
the US for its flame spread rating in order to
determine how fast fire will burn through the material. The
lower the rating, the slower the wood takes to burn, and
Western red cedar wood’s flame spread rating is 98 which is
considered low. So not only is red cedar wood perfect for
outdoor furniture and structures, but it is very suitable for
interior displays, wall panels and furniture too.
Article Source:
http://www.new.citynewslive.com
Sam Morgan, author
and furniture retailer provides the largest selection of cedar
dog houses, wooden planters, picnic
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