By Karl

Cedar wood is a popular material for creating furniture because it is relatively lightweight and it is durable. There are many reasons that craftsmen choose cedar as their wood of choice for various types of furniture, and there are also many reasons that consumers purchase items made of cedar.

Why Cedar?

It’s Straight: Cedar is a type of wood that does not typically crack or warp. It remains flat and its shape does not alter when it encounters moisture. This is one reason why cedar wood is one of the most common types of wood used for outdoor and patio furniture.

It’s Cool: Cedar wood furniture is commonly found sitting in the blazing sun during the summer months, but it is not hot to the touch. It is a type of wood that remains cool when exposed natural outdoor heat.

It Resists Mold: Despite the fact that outdoor cedar furniture sits in the heat, the cold, the rain and the snow, it resists the growth of bacteria, fungus and mold.

It has Natural Preservatives: Cedar wood contains natural oils that make it extremely strong and rot-resistant. Because of its durability, it’s the most common type of wood used to build structures that surround outdoor hot tubs and saunas. It is also the wood that is used to build outdoor furniture that is commonly used in humid climates.

It Smells Great: Cedar is a wood with a distinct smell that most humans find pleasant and aromatic. However, bugs and insects do not like the smell of cedar, and tend to stay away from it. This is why cedar is commonly used to build closets and chests that hold wool clothing, blankets and other items that could potentially be destroyed by moths or other types of pests.

It Blends In With Landscaping: Outdoor cedar furniture goes well with any type of landscaping and outdoor garden designs. It matches the natural beauty of trees, grass, flowers and stone. Additionally, it matches outdoor fences, decks and planters.

It’s Easy to Use: Not only do experienced craftsmen enjoy using cedar to create furniture, but novice furniture makers like to use cedar because it is easy to handle. It is a wood that can be simply manipulated with both hand tools and wood-cutting machines, and it is easy to sand, glue, nail, and stain.

It Can Be Cleaned: The easiest way to clean cedar furniture is by hand with water mixed with mild soap. Discolorations in the wood as well as stains can be cleaned using this mixture.

Inside and Outside: While cedar furniture is most commonly found on the patio, it is also used to create indoor furniture. No matter what, it’s hard to go wrong with furniture made of cedar wood. It’s durable, environmentally friendly, and it is practical. Cedar a wood that is well-known for its functionality.

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