NORTHERN
WHITE CEDAR
Still #1 for $$ to Quality, Longevity and Care.
Northern White Cedar is one of nature’s miracles,
possessing natural beauty and superior insulating qualities. Northern
White Cedar is naturally insect and rot resistant and not prone to
splintering.
Excellent for indoor and outdoor applications, with no
added chemicals, it is non-toxic and safe to handle.
- Highest R-Value of all wood species, almost 30% higher
than pine.
- Resistant to insects due to natural wood resins.
- No
settling, warping or checking problems,
the lowest
shrinkage of all wood species.
- Chemical free for a healthy home
and no need for the expense lifelong
chemical maintenance.
- Cedar’s
closed cell structure means it’s extremely
decay resistant. Cedar does not absorb water
allowing mold or fungus to grow inside logs.
- Northern
White Cedar is non-allergenic.
- Slow tree growth results
in tight growth rings meaning fewer
knots and a beautiful grain surface.
NORTHERN WHITE CEDAR:
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Known for its excellent insulating quality.
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Is the most decay resistant wood.
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Performs well
in even the harshest climate.
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Requires little or no maintenance.
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PINE has a special place in the history of Americana heritage and culture.
Pine Facts Compared to Cedar:
- Lower
R-values
- Excessive settling, warping and checking due to
a high rate of shrinkage.
- Chemically treated logs require
a lifelong, expensive maintenance program.
- Pine’s
open cell structure allows water absorption resulting in
mold and fungus growth inside logs causing decay.
- Fast tree growth
causes low grain and excessively large knots.
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