PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF COMMERCIAL DOMESTIC WOODS
#1 Denotes Highest Rating
Natural Durability |
Shrinkage |
Checking/ |
Warping |
Paint |
Insulation |
Workability |
|
Incense |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Western Red Cedar |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Redwood |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
White Fir |
5 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Douglas Fir |
3 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
Western Hemlock |
4 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Based on Data from the Forest Products Laboratory United States Forest Service
These are the physical properties which determine the suitability
of a wood to be
milled into Siding, Paneling, Decking & Fencing.
Cedar and Redwood rate #1 and #2 in all these properties!
Redwood and Cedar have numerous specific advantages over fir, pine and other softwoods. Natural durability, dimensional stability and resistance to weathering, decay and warping make Redwood or Cedar the perfect choice for your deck. Their natural preservative oils allow these woods to strongly resist insects and decay.
Cedar and Redwood's dimensional stability are particularly valuable where exterior applications (decking, siding, fencing) expose the wood to wide temperature and humidity changes.
Redwood and Cedars are light-weight so they're easy to move around and work with when constructing your deck.
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