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Cedar Sheds For Sale...
There are a lot
of
different types of material you can use if you are considering building
a storage shed for your backyard. Some popular choices include vinyl,
metal (usually aluminum), and wood. You could consider using pine and
duratemp siding for your shed, but arguably the best wood for the job
is cedar. Here are a few reasons why: |
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Workshop
Board & Batten
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Quaker
Board & Batten
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Potting Shed
Board & Batten
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Strength:
Cedar
is a hard wood that has fibers that are very straight. Therefore, this
wood is very durable and holds up well in extreme weather. Its
lightweight and lasts for years. It also is a favorite choice for
outdoor furniture makers. Cedar is also a popular choice for decks,
siding and shingles. In fact, you could build your entire shed out of
cedar (with the exception of the hardware and nails, of course).
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Workshop
Cedar Shiplap
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Quaker
Cedar Shiplap
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Victorian
Cedar Shiplap
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Insect and Decay
Resistance:
A
natural oil in the wood acts as a repellent to insects. This is one of
the reasons clothes chests have been made from cedar for hundreds of
years. These same oils resist the growth of fungus that decays other
woods. Cedar is commonly used in saunas for this very same reason.
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Clubhouse
Cedar Shiplap
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Aroma:
There's no mistaking cedar when it comes to its distinct smell. This
aroma actually has therapeutic properties.
Beauty:
Cedar
has coloring that goes anywhere from light amber to rich reds and deep
browns. Left unprotected, cedar will darken but it accepts a wide
variety of stains and coatings that help to enhance its natural beauty. |
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These
are just a few of the benefits of using cedar over other types of
building materials for your storage shed project. Here in our web site
we have photos of the finished shed. This is a good way to determine
what your material choices will ultimately look like. Perhaps you like
the look of cedar shingles but would prefer painted Duratemp siding. Or
you love cedar siding but you have a preference for asphalt shingles.
Either way, you can't go wrong with using cedar for your backyard shed.
Cedar Sheds...
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