Is Cedar Wood Perfect For Outdoor Furniture Or Should You Avoid it Like the Plague?
Cedar trees flourish in the Pacific Northwest in the United States and Canada. Most cedar is harvested in Washington State and British Columbia. Trees that grow there have developed properties to protect themselves because the weather’s damp and insects, fungus and microorganisms are abundant. These self-protective mechanisms help them to fend off rot and insects. In addition, since cedar trees have adapted to temperature related stress, it’s a very useful wood for both furniture and home building where variable temperature and high humidity can be a problem. Cedar, prized for both its durability and natural beauty, is a porous light wood. One of the reasons that cedar is perfect for outdoor furniture is that it has phenomenal dimensional stability. This means that cedar won’t change its size or shape no matter what nature throws its way. That’s why many people choose outdoor furniture such as cedar Adirondack chairs and tables for their backyards and patios. Cedar wood is relatively i
