The Beauty and Resilience of Cedar for Outdoor Surfaces

Last updated 3 months ago

Few building materials offer the same visual appeal and service life as red cedar. Learn more about this smart decorating investment with the following summary of the benefits of cedar surfaces:

Long-Wearing Decks: The undeniable luster of cedar in itself makes this wood a perfect choice for a new home deck. Furthermore, a variety of hardy properties make cedar a great choice for outdoor application. Natural resistance to both UV light and moisture help cedar resist long-term fading. This durability allows decks to retain their full beauty long after installation. Additionally, cedar’s unique visual patterns add a characteristic visual appeal to decks that can’t be imitated by other decking materials.

Sturdy Furniture: Versatile cedar provides an equally beneficial set of qualities when it comes to furniture. The most notable of these features is its natural insulating properties: Cedar wood holds small pockets of air that disperse heat so it can maintain a comfortable temperature during even the hottest summer days. Furniture made from cedar also boasts insect, bacteria, and erosion resistance, due to the natural oils contained within the wood. These qualities are matched with a robust sturdiness that’s perfect for outdoor furniture.

Beautiful Fences: Homeowners who install cedar fencing enjoy its minimal maintenance needs and reliable damage resistance. Just as it does in furniture, the presence of cedar’s oils serve as a natural deterrent against insects and rot. Cedar fences also resist warping and cracking over time. Each of these qualities provides cedar fencing with a wide advantage over rival softwoods like pine and spruce.

Visit Bob Jaacks Rustic Wood Fencing & Decks online or call (224) 217-9242 for more tips on using cedar wood outdoors. Our large inventory of red cedar lumber provides homeowners with the best of what cedar has to offer.