Spanish Cedar Siding

Spanish cedar is also known as cigar box cedar as this was one of its traditional uses.

Spanish cedar siding.

Cedar spanish straight grained wavy curly and mottled grain. We also custom make t g spanish cedar panels and s4s dimensional spanish cedar. Test results from the forest products testing lab run by the usda for the forest service show that after 12 weeks of exposure to sunlight cedar siding has lost half of its ability to hold a film forming coating system like primer and paint. Spanish cedar has become the wood of choice for lining cigar humidors because of its aromatic oils and moisture resistance.

That includes both materials and labor. Grain is straight sometimes shallowly interlocked with a moderately coarse texture. While there are many more applications these are some of spanish cedar s most popular applications. How is spanish cedar s stability.

It is also a preferred wood for windows and doors and exterior siding exterior mouldings millwork and is also used for linings for closets and chests. It is used for both interior and exterior applications although with its mild texture it does not withstand abuse. Easy on tools and cutters but the low density and softness make it prone to splintering. Weight averages about 30lbs per cu.

Soft with a moderately coarse texture. Resembles mahogany at first glance. Botanically spanish cedar is a member of the meliaceae or mahogany family which expains it s durability for outdoor applications. Call at pat or tom at 1 877.

Spanish cedar wood uses. Central south america. The wood s grain is usually quite straight and works well with both hand and power tools. Spanish cedar is durable regarding decay resistance and is also resistant to termite attack and has excellent weathering characteristics.

Spanish cedar is similar to genuine mahogany in its beautiful coloration attractive grain pattern and great workability. Western red cedar thuja plicata reigns supreme for the production of decking siding shingles and outdoor structures because of its natural decay resistance ability to repel water and abundance. That includes both materials and labor. Spanish cedar is also used for linings for closets and chests.

Allowing fresh siding to weather for as little as two weeks negatively affects coating adhesion. Milled spanish cedar also contains an uncontrollable resin that seeps onto the surface. Spanish cedar is used for classical guitars and cigar humidors. Spanish cedar heartwood is pale pinkish brown when freshly cut becoming red or dark reddish brown.

Spanish cedar is a stable durable soft textured lumber from central and south america. Wood vendors sells 4 4 12 4 spanish cedar rough lumber with surfacing and ripping available upon request.