A The main difference between cedar & spruce is longevity. Northern white cedar should last on Long Island about 10-15 years. Spruce should last about 7 years. Where or how it is installed can add or take away the life of your wood fence. A wood fence installed 2" off the ground will last longer then if it were sitting on the ground. Installation near trees, brush, sprinklers, ect. Can lessen the life of a wood fence.

A No. Cedar has a reddish/yellow tome. When it grays, it looks kind of silver gray. Spruce is whiter and when it grays it turns a dark gray.

Cedar tends to produce a warmer sound and ages faster than spruce. Spruce is brighter and ages more over a longer period of time. Visually, cedar is darker in color with a fairly tight grain pattern. Spruce tends to be very blond with a slightly wider grain pattern.

No. Afsco Fence Supply Co.’s cedar wood fence is sold to the customer without any prior staining or painting. Afsco Fence Supply Co. leaves the responsibility of painting or staining their fence to the customer. Should you decide to not stain or paint your cedar wood fence, the natural oils contained in the wood will be leeched out by the sunlight and seasonal weather conditions (i.e. rain, snow, etc.) resulting in a natural and subtle change in color to a grayish-silver.

We use clear western red cedar on both gazebos, but we use different types of material. For instance, the Lake Wood uses 2"x6" wall construction whereas the Cedar Cove uses a 4"x4" post. There is a lot more material cost that goes into the design of a Lake Wood Gazebo compared to the design of a Cedar Cove Gazebo. The interior roof of the Cedar Cove gazebo is slightly knotty, while the Lake Wood roof interior is clear.

When wood is exposed to the elements, its life span depends on the wood species, the degree of decay hazard, the maintenance activities, and the nature of the preservative treatment, if any. Shingles made of naturally durable western red cedar typically last 15-25 years. A well-designed and ventilated cedar deck will have a similar life, as will fence boards.

Most decks are constructed of pressure treated lumber. A penetrating deck stain tends to work best on the horizontal surfaces (flooring) of decks due to constant foot traffic. The vertical surfaces of decks and fences may be stained or painted according to personal preference. Check the porosity of the wood before attempting to stain by sprinkling water on the surface. If the water beads, then the stain will not penetrate the wood.

Black and white spruce are two different species of tree which can look so much alike it is difficult to tell the difference outside of a laboratory. The following are indicators which may help differentiate the two: Habitat. White spruce thrive in well-drained areas while black spruce can only compete on bogs or on moist ground.

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.

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Although there are many factors that go into the quality of a top (such as straightness and tightness of grain) given premium grade wood, master luthiers are able to make outstanding guitars with either spruce or cedar, so the question of which is better is in good part a matter of taste. In general, the tone of spruce is brighter, and the tonal envelop has a more defined edge and better separation than cedar. Cedar produces a darker tonality, with a more rounded, enveloping tone than spruce.

Maybe nothing! I have no idea where my suppliers really get their woods, and I suspect my German suppliers are getting theirs from the Italian Alps. The "Italian" spruce that I have, from my Italian supplier, is stiffer, a little harder to drive, a little bit brighter in the mids, takes a little longer to open up, but when it does, it opens up to some incredibly rich basses and thick round trebles.

No. Can you say that a filet mignon is the same of T-bone steak? Port Oxford Cedar, also known as Yellow Cedar, is an appreciated North american wood used for construction and sidings. Anyway, Hinoki (or cypress hinoki) has higher rot resistance and more pleasant grain and color. Moreover, the soft aroma of the Hinoki wood is much more pleasant than the strong smell of the Port Oxford Cedar, expecially when warm water is poured on it.

We use high quality Western Red Cedar as a very economical alternative to redwood. A consistent quality of Redwood has become increasingly more difficult and expensive to find. Western Red Cedar is non-aromatic and has no odor that can penetrate your cork and cause odd flavors in your wine, it is not the kind of cedar typically used in closet linings, etc. The cedar is very moisture and temperature tolerant, resists rot and pests and does

A They are both measurements of heat output. To convert from Watts to BTU, simply divide by 0.293. To convert BTUs to Watts multiply by 0.293

A First of all, it's not in the "Florida Keys", Cedar Key is an island "city" of approx 700 residents, located about 3 miles out into the Gulf and is approximately 125 miles North of Tampa International Airport. A A Bed & Breakfast is typically more homey and intimate than a Hotel or Motel. Guests tend to talk to each other and have a desire to get to know each other. Usually the rooms contain antiques and very comfortable beds.

A Cedar Key was one of the first seaports in Florida. It's the 2nd Oldest city in Florida. Today it is famous for it's clam farming...And take it from Alice and me (we are from Connecticut and love steamers and seafood) ...The Cedar Key clams are FABULOUS! Cedar Key has many outstanding seafood restaurants. Cedar Key residents and visitors enjoy a slow paced way of life.

A The cost of purchasing finished planking will be about double what you might spend if you mill the rough boards yourself (but not counting your time). We either purchase rough cedar in 20 ft. lengths from the west coast or from Monaghan Lumber here in Peterborough. If you look around you might find specialty lumber companies selling long lengths. However, shipping a few boards for one canoe is sometimes not feasible.

The fact is that this statement is a bit of a misnomer. It is truly a question of which way the spruce wood is laminated. Spruce is selected as soundboard material because of its resonant qualities. Some manufacturers use spruce planks which they glue edge to edge or horizontal lamination. Other manufacturers use what we have come to call plywood or vertically laminated spruce.