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The beauty and longevity of your home depends on the care and maintenance you provide for it. Although, strictly speaking, these homes are not "Maintenance Free", they should not be more difficult to care for than a traditional stick-framed home.
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The Red Cedar Book Award is BC’s young readers’ choice award for students in grades 4 through 7. It was launched by the Young Readers’ Choice Awards Society of BC in 1996 to encourage children to read, develop their ability to judge the quality of
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Yes, it is a good idea to have a professional clean the debris off your roof. Cedar needs to breathe, and therefore any accumulation of needles, branches, leaves and dirt will affect its lifespan.
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The damaging effects of hailstorms are well documented, however, cedar shakes and shingles have been shown to provide a strong defense against damage from hail, as presented in the Haaq Engineering study.
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If you are building in an area where insect infiltration is a concern, it is recommended that a 6 inch piece of screening be installed on the lower edge of the Cedar Breather above the fascia. The screen should not have holes any larger than 1/8
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No. Cedar Breather, when applied under asphalt or fiberglass shingles, will cause the shingles to crack when walked on due to its compression-ability.
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The "Cedar Look" has been attempted with products like asphalt, fiberglass, cement and even sawdust! Man-made materials all have their drawbacks such as weak wind resistance, de-lamination, fading, heavy weight, and poor insulating values. Man-made
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While both mahogany and Spanish cedar are ideal for creating the proper environment in which to age your cigars, the difference comes down to a matter of personal preference. Mahogany is more neutral in that it does not impart any added flavor to
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Western Red Cedar is one of the world’s most beautiful and durable woods. Natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage makes it the premier choice for your outdoor use. Western Red Cedar is naturally at home in the sun, rain, heat and
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Answer Hi Joan, I wouldn't recommend steel wool on your cedar furniture,any small bits left behind will rust into black spots.. sandpaper wound be a better choice on the rough areas...and use as fine a grit as will work, something like 320, or you
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