Attributes and Advantages of Cedar
Cedar wood is one of the most durable and best materials for outdoor furniture. Because of its unique composition, cedar provides a quality wood for all patio furniture.
Below is a list of attributes that make cedar so ideal for outdoor patio furniture:
Durability
Cedar wood is incredibly strong, will hold up in all weather conditions and last for years to come. Cedar is renowned world-wide for its unique weather-resistant qualities. Combined with stability and durability, cedar is the preferred material for all outdoor applications that seek visual harmony with the landscape.
A Natural Insect Repellent
Cedar wood is impregnated with aromatic oil that repulses insects moths and other pests. Outdoor cedar furniture provides a pleasant place to sit and enjoy an evening in an insect free environment.
Resistance to Rot
This oil also protects the wood from fungi and other pathogens, making it resistant to rot. Cedar is naturally resistant to decay and insect damage. Because of this superior resistance, cedar is frequently used for fencing and siding and is the ideal choice for outdoor furniture and garden items.
The Wood Stays Cool
Unlike plastic or metal outdoor furniture that trap heat and grow uncomfortably hot or sticky in warmer climates, cedar furniture stays cool to sit on regardless of the temperature. Cedar creates interior air spaces that give it an insulation value higher than most woods and much higher than brick or concrete. Cedar also has an excellent sound suppression and absorption quality.
Beauty and Aesthetics
Eastern white cedar is the superior choice for furniture because of its beauty, practicality and durability. It provides an aesthetically pleasing material for outdoor furniture. When left to age naturally, the wood turns into an equally beautiful silver-gray color. If so desired, one can maintain the original color of the cedar by simply applying a transparent stain to the wood. Cedar outdoor furniture provides a simple elegance that will compliment any decorative style. Whether used in patio furniture, panelings, ceilings, doors, windows, posts or beams, the presence and prestige of cedar enhances the aesthetic structure of any type or design.
Comfort
Cedar is uncommonly smooth-surfaced, making it more comfortable than other woods.
A Natural Alternative to Chemically Treated Wood
Unlike plastic or resin furniture, cedar will not bow or sag over time or blow across your yard. Cedar products are an all around safer, healthier, natural alternative for patio furniture and outdoor dining sets
than other wood materials that have been treated with chemical preservatives. Also, cedar absorbs and loses moisture slowly and will not dry crac or swell like Oak or Pine.
Know the difference! White cedar is a very high quality wood and we build all our product with pride. Sure, you can find Adirondack furniture for less, but be aware of what type wood you are being sold. Some chairs which look like a bargain are made of a cheaper pine wood, or even plastic compound.
A Wood for Craftsmen
The same structure that gives cedar its excellent insulating and sound suppressing qualities makes it a lightweight wood, easy to handle and craft for both the professional and do-it-yourselfer. Cedar is a pleasure to work with using either hand or machine tools. The wood can be cut, shaped, planed, sanded, nailed and glued easily. It is free of pitch and resin and it finishes to a richly glowing surface that can be enhanced with
semi-transparent or full-bodied stains.
