Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Why Western Red Cedar

For centuries builders and artisans have valued Western Red Cedar for its natural beauty and durability. Sterling Fence Inc. has been installing this material for over 35 years
 
 
Cedar - Beautiful and versatile
  • Wonderful spectrum of natural colours.
  • Versatile uses.
  • Easy finishing.
  • Natural preservative. 
  • Distinctive aroma.
  • Acoustic insulation.
  • Architectural design.
Colours - Unfinished cedar has richly textured grain with colours ranging from mellow ambers, reddish cinnamons and rich sienna browns. Its warm coloring is complimented by a uniform, fine-grained texture with a satin luster.

Usages - Cedar is ideal for siding, decking, moulding, windows, doors, posts, beams, paneling outdoor projects, cladding, interiors and saunas.

Easy finishing - Because cedar is virtually pitch and resin free, the wood easily accepts a range of finishes, from fine oils and stains, to solid coatings and paint.

Natural preservative - Cedar contains natural preservatives that resist moisture, decay and insect damage.

Aroma - Cedar's unique aroma comes from naturally occurring thujaplicins in its heartwood. These compounds are toxic to decay-causing fungi and preserve the wood to give it long lasting appeal.

Acoustic insulation - Acoustic properties of cedar walls and ceilings provide sound insulation necessary to quiet rooms.

Architectural design
 - Cedar compliments any architectural design - from turn-of-the-century to contemporary.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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