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Western Red Cedar: Things to Consider When Buying




12
Jan

Date: 12 Jan 2012
Posted by: Dave S.
Shakes and Shingles,Siding
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So you’ve decided on western red cedar for your siding, shingles, or shakes project. Nice choice! Western red cedar is stable, produces its own preservative oil, and does a darn fine job insulating whatever it covers. It’s also free of resin, but this is the easy part, because unless you know how climate, grain, and type will play into your project, the easy will turn difficult. Here’s what to consider...


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Ipe Decking & Climate




05
Oct

Date: 05 Oct 2011
Posted by: Dave S.
FSC,Lumber
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Ipe decking and flooring has become massively popular over the last few years. So much so, that the U.S. has experienced a shortage of the material in recent years. While demand has been high, the slow-down in building and remodeling across the country has decreased the price lumber suppliers can pay for Ipe, just as availability has fallen. FSC® Ipe is particularly hard to find because the wood...


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