Staining your wood with a solid, semi-transparent or translucent stain will prolong the life of your cedar structures.

Ideally use wood that has been pressure treated (though read the article on Arsenic first), as this will withstand rot for the longest time. Hardwoods almost always outlast softwoods when used outside, but a good wood preserving solution will allow the treehouse to stand for a long time. Choose a product that is very liquid to allow deep penetration into the wood fibres. Wood is a lot easier to treat in this way at ground level.

You will probably want to select a wood tone closest to the one already in your unit. You may want to consider that lighter wood colors don't show the nicks and scuffs as readily as darker wood tones.

We can utilize most any species that is suitable for structural purposes. However, we often use Douglas Fir because it combines beauty and structural strength comparable to many favorite hardwoods without the shrinkage and weight issues.

Our customers use just about every kind of wood imaginable. There is not a right or wrong type of wood. We do use Birch, Maple, and Walnut for our prototype models that you see in the catalog, and web site pictures.

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The preservatives in treated wood protect against rot and insects, but not against weather. Treated wood needs to be weatherproofed to make it last.

We recommend Sikkens wood finish inside and out on the logs. We have tested many products and found Sikkens to be the best. On the outside, it needs to be applied every four to five years. For your convnience, we are also a dealer of Sikkens wood finish.

Upgrading to steel posts was a somewhat popular option in the past but always had inherent problems (steel promotes rot in the wood). Now we are able to offer PVC posts, with a lifetime warrantee against rot, that will fit almost any wood fence style.

The wood is untreated, kiln-dried Port-Orford cedar. Applying a finish is completely optional, and most people choose not to, relying instead on cedar's natural rot-resistance. You can, however, preserve the appearance and extend the life of your raised beds using a nontoxic finish.

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a general rule, people should observe wildlife, including wild birds, from a distance. This protects people from possible exposure to diseases and minimizes disturbance to the animal. Avoid touching wildlife. If there is contact with wildlife, do not rub eyes, eat, drink, or smoke. Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.

Protect wood floors from grit, dirt and sand by placing mats and throw rugs at doorways. Install felt pads under furniture legs and vacuum/dust your wood floor regularly. Check out Design Options for suggestions on how to protect your wood floor. [Back to top]

Sikkens Log Pre-Treatment is not available in your area, we recommend using a non-film forming wood preservative with no water repellent additives. No, Sikkens Log Pre-Treatment will not prevent the wood from graying. It does not contain any pigments so the wood will begin to grey during the six month to one year waiting period. This is not a major concern. The cleaning process we recommend will completely remove this slight surface graying.

DeYoung & Sons sells a full line of Guardsman products to care for your fine wood furnishings. Guardsman products contain no silicone, which can be an abrasive and damage your furniture's appearance by getting into the pores of the wood. Guardsman products protect your furniture from scratches and abrasions. For more information on Guardsman products, click here.

A.) Hesco carries two products that we recommend. First, the Elky Pro Natural Oil Soap (SA-236). This is a mild multipurpose cleaner used for many household applications. This is recommended for cleaning finished wood products because it gently removes the toughest dirt, grease, and grime without the use of harsh detergents. Elky Pro Natural Oil Soap can also be used to wash laundry stains, leather, and vinyl. Another alternative is Murphy's Oil Soap (FS-103).

Most of our Northern White Cedar is harvested from Vermont, with a small additional amount from the Adirondacks in New York.

Ned seems to have an affinity for hard maple, as nearly every model was first made in that hardwood. They were all pretty much changed to other offerings in the later Gibson years. We've combed through all of the old lit and here's our best guess so far (in order of introduction): P series - Hard maple, also listed as rock maple. Chances are this wood was used for it's entire, brief production run as a graphite neck model.

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