Features of cedar boards

Currently, wood board is used for interior decoration of various premises. Similar building materials can be made from cedar. Such varieties are most often used in the process of creating bath structures. Today we will talk about the main characteristics of such wood material and what types it can be.

Cedar board is distinguished by better resistance to swelling under the influence of moisture compared to pine, beech and oak, therefore saunas made from such wood are considered more reliable and durable. The density of the cedar is directly proportional to the moisture content. The average density of the dry material is 410 kg per cubic meter. This breed cannot boast of special strength, it is relatively soft. Cedar material is easy to pre-process. It has a high resin content. A board made from this kind of wood has a beautiful light brown color with a slight yellow tint. The exception is the Canadian cedar, which has an interesting red color.

Cedar surfaces have a high level of resistance to decay and insects. This is achieved due to the high resin content. Cedar is not resistant to combustion, like most other types of wood. But at the same time, due to the same resinousness, such a tree will poorly maintain fire and slowly smolder. Cedar products can be called leaders among all other types of wood in terms of sound insulation and thermal insulation. Cedar is considered an absolutely environmentally friendly material, as it is full of phytoncides that help purify and disinfect the air.

Cedar boards can be of various types. Among them, it is worth highlighting the following varieties.

Such a cedar grows in Siberia and Altai. Every year he builds up a thin layer of the annual ring. This variety is considered the most durable and resistant to temperature extremes. As a rule, Siberian cedar has a light yellow color, the kernel can have a yellow-pink color. This wood is easy to process in all directions, it has a fairly soft structure... The tree emits a large amount of resin, which is not liked by various harmful insects, so they are practically not found in it.

This variety of cedar with a bright red color is very durable and resistant to mechanical damage. The material has a soft rectilinear structure. The Canadian species boasts resistance to rotting, mold formation on the surface. The wood is easy to handle. It will perfectly hold various fasteners, including screws, nails without accessories. The Canadian species has excellent thermal insulation and low thermal conductivity. In addition, it boasts fire resistance.

This type is easy to handle, it can be easily cut, trimmed, while it will acquire a beautiful, slightly glossy surface.This type has increased thermal insulation characteristics, high resistance to excessive moisture, cracking. Buildings decorated with Altai cedar will emit a pleasant light aroma that will purify and disinfect the air around.

Also, cedar boards can be edged and unedged. The first option is a surface cut from a solid log, which is carefully processed from all sides. The edges of the edged boards should be located perpendicular to each other, this allows you to make the board a universal lumber, to create with its help the most tight and accurate joining.

An unedged variety of cedar boards is formed by sawing logs longitudinally. In this case, wane will remain on the edges. Separately, it is worth highlighting the planed type of wooden boards. Such lumber is carefully processed from all sides using special equipment. The result is absolutely smooth and geometrically correct products.

Cedar boards are currently used in a wide variety of construction and finishing works. Most often they are used for cladding. The cedar has a beautiful external design with an interesting natural pattern. This type of wood has a calm transition of hard and soft layers. In addition, such a sheathing will be useful for humans, because during operation, the wood will release a large amount of useful essential oils.

This material will be the best option for finishing baths, because it has excellent resistance to moisture and sudden temperature changes.... The cedar will be able to maintain its beautiful colors and patterns for a long time. Also, cedar surfaces will not crack thanks to their short fibers. Panels made from such boards are able to maintain the correct geometry even under constant adverse effects of high temperatures. The material will not deform and bend.

Currently, siding made from cedar boards is gaining more and more popularity. This finishing material will be able to serve as long as possible, it will not require separate processing, it is used ready-made. Also, floor coverings are often made from such a board. They are distinguished by an unusual attractive appearance. In addition, this design will provide an optimal indoor climate. It is easy to work with such material, it is simply and quickly cut. TWhich floor can fit into almost any interior. These lumber can also be used for the manufacture of shelves, countertops.

The cedar board can also be used to create compositions by carving wood. Such volumetric images are easily cut in all directions from such a rock. Often just such material is used by novice masters. Cedar planks are also a good option for building durable and reliable garden terraces, gazebos, ships and other smaller vessels.