They’ve used cedar branches to cover the openings. I am inspired now! I must go meet the people who built it!
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Nancy Today: What a pretty fence!
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 at
4:08 am
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What value does a cedar tree have ? please read:?
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 at
6:02 pm
I have a 35 ft tall cedar tree I need cut down in my back yard. I have no money so want to offer it for free. One guy came to look today and was going to cut and take off for free because he makes cedar furniture, but he said the tree wasn’t growing straight enough. I’ve heard Cedar wood isn’t good for wood stoves ( we use them a lot around here) and so what else would someone want this cedar tree for that would make them come and cut it down and take it away for free because it is valuable to them. ?
Cedar makes great mulch. You have to cut the wood down enough to be able to put it in a mulcher, but when you are done the mulch is outstanding. Their has to be somebody that will take it. You can burn cedar but I don’t know the effect it will have on the chimney as far as soot. I know it does not heat as well as oak or hickory but smells good burning. People also use cedar for siding and shingles and even cook trout on cedar slabs. Their are many uses for cedar.
Cedar furniture split?
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at
11:06 pm
Bought a beautiful hand made full log-bedroom set of red cedar. The tops of the dressers and night stands are of about 3/4 inch planed red cedar and have split. Not sure how long ago as we use runners on top. They were good at least through the first dry season. Both pieces we have had two years. We lacqured them on the outside but not on the inside so as to take adventage of the cedar smell. Aparently this was a mistake. ? is if we can get them into a humid environment will the cracks close up a bit so we can put some wood filler in the cracks and then seal the inside also. Any ideas appreciated.
The dresser has two narrow cracks/splits about foot long. The night stand is wider maybe 1/8 inch and runs end to end, both are right in the plank not where the planks are joined. They have 2 inch cedar 1/4 rounds framing them.
Adevilch~ it cannot be clamped. As I stated the top is "framed" or bordered with 2 inch cedar quarter-round. Thanks for taking the time to answer though.
You need to remove any finish you put on and then boil a towel in a pot of water and lay it on the top(damp not soaked) .. it will get the crack closer.. let it sit there for about a 1/2 hour this will make the wood swell but it will also raise the grain a little, so you will have to let it dry overnight and sand back down with 220 grit paper. then save you sanding dust and mix it with a stainable wood glue and fill any remaining crack with that, then refinish BOTH sides
good luck
I’m starting a garden furniture business…Western red cedar furniture….what should I name it?
Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 at
2:03 am
Muskoka chairs….tables….etc. I’m in Wasaga Beach.
Thanks!!
Since any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route…
I suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research.
I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what’s out there.
Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I’d try them out first.
Comprehensive research consists of looking at marks that are similar in Sound, Appearance or Meaning in the pending & registered Federal AND State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files.
There are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I’m not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You’ll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.
Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
Enhance Your Patio With Cedar Furniture
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 at
3:10 pm
Cedar wood patio furniture is a must for outdoor living. Its durability, quality and rich texture make it a great investment in furniture that will sustain the outdoor environment and last a lifetime. Outdoor cedar furniture is easy to maintain and can handle harsh weather conditions and seasonal changes. For anyone interested in patio furniture with longevity, cedar wood is a good investment for their outdoor living lifestyle.
In addition to its durability, cedar patio furniture has a subtle smoothness against wood grains. You will find a wide variety of cedar wood products from which to choose allowing you to find the best cedar furniture for your comfortable and relaxing outdoor environment. For instance, the exquisite tete de tete offers comfortable seating and a uniquely sturdy cedar wood end table. What better way to enjoy your mornings than with a fresh cup of coffee and newspaper than with lovely outdoor furniture, such as the tete de tete.
You can also find the perfect cedar furniture for your entertainment purposes. Whether your prefer a Saturday evening with friends, playing cards and socializing or sophisticated dining and late-night card games, there is cedar furniture to offer your guests a relaxing evening and fit your lifestyle and entertainment needs. Your outdoor living space is, after all, where you go to relax but you should not need to spend tons of money. Investing in the right cedar furniture for you can save you both time and money. The choice is yours. You can invest in a low-grade wood which is usually less expensive but will need replaced multiple times. Or, you can make a long-term investment in a higher quality, cedar wood furniture that will add to your home style and be beneficial to your budget as it will never need to be replaced.
In short, cedar furniture is the best way to spend your money for quality products. You can relax knowing it is a quality, dependable wood. You will never have to worry about the effects of weather changes or need to rush to bring the furniture indoors. In addition, the beautiful amber color of cedar contributes to the tranquil outdoor environment. You can also enhance the atmosphere with wind chimes to add to the relaxed feeling. What better way to spend an afternoon or evening than kicking your feet up, chimes rustling in the background while surrounded by the natural beauty of your cedar furniture.
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How Cedar Closets Can Protect Your Valuable Items Of Clothing
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at
3:34 pm
Cedar closets have been used for many decades to house clothing, and many claims have been made for cedar’s ability to repel clothes moths and other expensive and inconvenient nuisances. Often, this has been dismissed as old wives’ tales, after all why should any one type of wood be any more effective than another at seeing off pests? Nevertheless, we are now seeing science prove the value of cedar as a material to protect your valuable items of clothing. If you want to cut the risk of having damaged and ruined clothes, it is time to think about returning to cedar.
There are other benefits of a cedar closet. This hard wearing wood is easy to clean and maintain, and it can withstand many years of use. If you are in the process of redecorating your bedroom, think about having cedar furniture installed. If you are not thinking of a full redecorating, there are still steps you can take to give your existing furniture some of the appearance, and even some of the attributes, of a cedar paneled range.
The easiest and cheapest option is to use what are known as wafer board panels. These are just extremely thin pieces of wood which you can attach to your existing furniture. It is possible to give your furniture a totally new appearance for a fraction of the expense of buying completely new furniture. While this will give you some of the benefits of cedar, it is not as effective as having a full set of cedar furniture. It will also not look as aesthetic as a full cedar solution.
Plywood panels are a step up from wafer board panels. They basically do exactly the same job, but the plywood is thicker, more durable, and the overall effect is far more aesthetic and convincing than the very thin panels would be. It is another cheap solution, but far more expensive than the thin panels. Choose this option if you want something slightly more like a real cedar closet, but don’t want to go the significantly higher expense of installing the real thing. The panels can be installed by nailing them on, which will leave an unsightly mark, or by using a wood adhesive.
A set of solid wood cedar planks will create the most aesthetic solution, but this will also be the most expensive way to bring cedar in to your home. This will also be the most effective solution in getting the cedar to do its job of protecting your clothes. If you can afford to pay for this option, it is definitely the right one to choose. You will notice the benefit in the room immediately, even if it is impossible to measure the protection you are getting from moths and other pests. You will still notice the fine quality of good cedar closets.
Cedar log furniture producing sap?
Monday, March 1st, 2010 at
2:20 pm
Looking to buy rustic, white cedar log furniture for an outdoor deck. Looked at some at a local manufacturer and sat right in some sap. The chair had been treated with Sikkens, is it normal for white cedar furniture (aged or new) to produce sap? How long or often? Any tips on safeguarding? Thanks.
If it truely cedar, especially white cedar, you will never have any sap come out of it, a lot of manufacturers are building the log furniture with pine(lots of sap) to cheapen the expenses of building the log furniture, I know of a great site , its www.simply-cedar.com they build it and ship free of charge