Saturday, December 8, 2012

Outdoor Furniture: Western Red Cedar


It has long been debated what is the best wood for using when building outdoor furniture and outdoor lawn furniture. There are literally tons of different woods, it seems, that are always popping up in the conversation. There are also a lot of different things you want to take in mind when considering what the best wood is. Things like longevity, and what wood is going to last year after year. Another quality is beauty. What wood looks the best and will go with the most amount of other lawn decor, and really blend in seamlessly with your existing garden decor. Hardness of the wood is another huge factor when thinking about purchasing any type of wood outdoor furniture.

In this article we want to talk about our favorite wood when talking about outdoor and patio furniture pieces. The type of wood is western red cedar. Some people know this wood for different names. Things like red cedar, cypress, and giant cedar are all different names people use when talking about western red cedar. When hand-picked to build outdoor furniture there really is nothing better. So let's hit on some of the factors you look at when deciding on a wood, and size up red cedar to those factors. Durability with red cedar is very strong in relation to the size of pieces of wood. So durability will never be in question when referring to red cedar. Some of the best porch swings are made from this same material and in order for porch swings to hold up with the swinging action and usage they receive, it is a must that they are built with a strong and durable wood.

As far as beauty, this wood is second to none. Western red cedar is widely known for its beautiful, even grain quality that seems to come with every single piece. One of the biggest benefits of red cedar is also for the fact it is very impermeable to liquids. So first off if any spill happen, this wood will easily withstand that without question, but the biggest reason that this is important is because of rain showers and snow. Rain and snow will not hinder this wood because of the fact it is highly impermeable. The fact alone makes this a very sought after type of wood in any form of outdoor decor and furniture. Lastly western red cedar is now nearly as a wood like teak, which costs a fortune and lasts not much longer.

For these reasons listed above, western red cedar is one of the most used and favorites among building outdoor and patio furniture with. If you're looking for great furniture for affordable prices, turn to beautiful western red cedar to achieve success in your outdoor living areas.

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