Cedar is light weight but very durable and is unique in its resistance to bugs and its ability to weather without treatment (unlike other species). No. White Cedar will last 25-30 years unfinished. There is no need to treat the wood, because it is naturally resistant to rot and pests. However, some people like a little color; for that, it is recommended that you stain the product (rather than to apply paint to it) in order to retain the natural protection of cedar.

The a.s.c resident expert on this topic seems to be humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight. He responded to queries on a.s.c as well as on rec.woodworking. Spanish Cedar and American Aromatic Red Cedar have little in common except their appearance. Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) is a very mild wood with good absorption characteristics and is used to line humidors.

Again, from humidor maker Daniel Morris DeRight "Most lumber yards do carry Spanish cedar, they just don't advertise it because they already have buyers. If you are building your own humidor, your best bet is to try and buy some from a local cabinetmaker. Better still, let them cut and plane it close to size, as cedar dust is rumored to be carcinogenic! I can't vouch for that, but I will tell you that the one time I planed cedar without my respirator on, I was coughing for several days.

Yes, many are, and many home-builders use broken-up boxes as a source for Spanish cedar. I've used the thin divider pieces that come in many Fuente boxes to line several humidors. It's very thin, so makes a good laminate. note: Take care when cutting or sanding Spanish Cedar. The dust is quite toxic when inhaled and can cause irritating respiratory ailments.

Hand split and re-sawn cedar shakes have a split face, which allows the natural grain to be exposed to the elements. They are thicker than shingles. Our BC cedar shingles are sawn on both faces and have a smooth face. Taper sawn shakes are sawn as well but are thicker than shingles and are applied like shakes.

Yearly maintenance will prolong the life of your roof. Simply sweep or hose off all debris (leaves, needles, twigs ect.) That's all the maintenance your roof needs. Steel, aluminum, plastic and concrete take many times more energy to produce than a cedar roof. 4. Cedar roofing won't pollute the environment. Many alternate products pollute during their production or after their life is over.

A cedar roof makes you look good. Imitation products just don't have the natural warmth and beauty of cedar.

Cedar Key and the "Nature Coast" are probably best known for hiking, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, exploring, and enjoying a peaceful, but fun-filled vacation. Tampa's Busch Gardens theme park is a one hour and twenty minute drive to the south. Gainesville, the home of the Florida Gators, is northeast, about one hour away. Silver Springs in Ocala is a one hour drive. And there's plenty more to do!

Cedar has natural oils and acids in the wood that make it undesirable to most insects. This allows the wood to be installed in its unfinished form and last for many years. Cedar also warps less than Whitewood or Pine fences.

The emotional and physical benefits of achieving a healthy weight are significant. People who lose at least 50 percent of their excess body weight report they have more energy, endurance, ability to enjoy physical activities and a significant improvement in back and joint pain. Research on the effects of major weight reduction surgery has demonstrated a significant decrease in the risk of heart disease, and often improved blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Yes, but most times you need to install additional window and door trim to ensure that the product lies flush with windows and doors. Sometimes this additional trim requirement makes it less expensive to tear off the old siding and start from scratch. Look at the diagram in the CSSB's Exterior and Interior Wall Manual for more details.

For years, cedar shavings have been used as bedding for many species of small mammals including ferrets. Over the last ten years, increasing evidence is cropping up that this may not be a good choice. Cedar shavings, as well as other aromatic soft woods, such as white and yellow pines, release volatile hydrocarbons which affect those animals living in them. Plicatic acid, a volatile hydrocarbon, results in asthma in humans and rabbits.

Cedar shakes and shingles have only been tested on plywood decking. Make sure you use a very good quality hot dipped galvanized or stainless nails that are ring shanked to hold the roof to the OSB and check with your local Building Official to see if this type of application is permitted.

Yes, but extreme care and caution should be taken when installing and installations may be limited to new roofs only, as these types of roofs may break when lifted to install the gutter cover.

This is not recommended. Cedar shakes can create an uneven surface making it difficult to properly apply the insulated siding. Also nails do not hold well in old cedar shakes. We recommend shakes be removed.

The life span of a cedar shingle roof depends on many factors: product used, thickness, slope, maintenance, application and climatic conditions are the most important. Cedar roofs can last 100 years. Silver Creek's products are warranted to last a minimum of 20 years and Silver Select Heavy's are warranted to last 50 years. (See warranty section.)