What is Cedar Siding?

Cedar is a coniferous tree native to the Mediterranean that produces evergreen leaves resembling pine needles. However, due to successful cultivation, the habitat range of cedar now extends to New Zealand, Australia, Western Europe, and the warmer regions of North America. Aside from being valued as an ornamental, the distinctively scented wood of the tree has been put to numerous practical purposes for centuries. Today, a popular use of the wood is to manufacture cedar siding, which is considered by many home construction professionals to be of superior quality compared to vinyl or aluminum siding. To understand the benefits of cedar siding, it’s helpful to explore the historical significance of the wood’s use as a natural preservative. For one thing, it is highly durable and resistant to decay from moisture or insects, making it particularly suitable to use to construct closets and chests to store clothing. King Solomon apparently appreciated these qualities too since he chose ...  more