Cedar Decking and Posts
When it comes to any outdoor building project, cedar wood is an outstanding option to use according to most experts. Cedar lumber and timber is highly valued as a building material for many different reasons including the fact that it’s extremely insect resistant. Aside from its resistance to insects, decay, and rot, cedar lumber and timber is highly desired for building projects due to 4 main reasons:
- Durability
- Versatility
- Aesthetics
- Sustainability
In addition to these 4 attributes, cedar lumber is also biodegradable and renewable which does not contribute to the greenhouse gas problem facing our earth right now, unlike the other synthetic materials used for outside building projects. Cedar lumber is comprised of red and white sections of wood which are known as heartwood, and sapwood. The heartwood is where the rich aromatic smell of the wood comes from.
The stunning natural beauty of cedar means that everything built with it including 8×8 cedar post, 6×6 cedar post, and 4×4 cedar post will be as nice to look at as anything else built from cedar. This is not always true with other materials. Even rough sawn cedar has an advantage in the aesthetic department over other materials. Cedar post is also extremely capable of being used in high load bearing situations such as support beams and other crucial areas.
Some of the most revered characteristics of cedar include its natural durability and sound resistance. Cedar does not warp in the rain and is resistant to almost all types of insects including termites. It retains these characteristics in all types of weather as well. When it comes to natural sound resistance, cedar wood is near the top of the list as well. If you are looking to build a fence or a natural sound barrier, Cedar is a great option. The cedar wood itself is extremely workable and finishes and glues well also. It can be left unfinished if you want to maintain its natural aroma as well and if painted the right way, it will retain its color and texture for a long time while keeping its durability as well.
Simply put, cedar wood is one of the best materials you could ask for when building an outside project. It beats out many other types of wood when it comes to beauty, durability, sustainability, and versatility. It’s for this reason that you should look into procuring some cedar for yourself before you start your next outdoor project.