Western Red Cedar is a Great Lake House Supply Option

Child size cedar swing

 Western Red Cedar bird houses, cedar bird feeders, outdoor cedar porch swings, and other outdoor cedar furniture offer advantages over other types of wood choices due cedar's inherent properties. Rain, moisture, sunshine, bacteria, fungus, and insects can all be destructive to wood products over time. Many woods are not good choices for outdoor use because they have no natural resistance to the elements.
Naturally occurring oil in cedar wood fibers is what imparts the weather resistant preservative qualities the cedar wood possesses. This oil gives cedar its distinctive aroma. The oil in cedar also imparts a natural resistance against insects, bacteria, and fungal growth which can all result in wood rot or decay. According to Technical Resources International of Bethesda Maryland Red Western Cedar oil contains both methy thujate (about 65%) and thujic acid (about 25%). Both of these chemicals are very instrumental in imparting much of the protective qualities of Western Red Cedar due to their anti fungal and water resistance properties. These chemicals are also responsible for the aromatic aroma of the wood which acts as an insect repellent to further protect it. Not only is cedar a great wood for outdoor use but it is also a beautiful wood which ages with a natural silver patina when exposed to sunlight.

Cedar Bird Feeders

Cedar Bird Houses

Using cedar wood to build bird houses and bird feeders will result in products that do not need to be painted or stained to be durable. This results in homes and feeders that remain free of synthetic chemicals like paint and stain therefore the wildlife is not exposed to anything unnatural. Bird watchers and experts agree that the more natural the wood is the more likely the birds will choose to go to it for nesting or feeding.  That is why using Western Red Cedar is such a good option. It ensures the bird house and feeder to be durable without the addition of paint or stain. Leaving the wood in its original state while the inherent oils keep the wood preserved naturally are more favorable for the birds. Plain unfinished wood boxes will attract western bluebirds, wrens, titmice, nuthatches, chickadees, woodpeckers, and tree swallows provided they are built right and placed in locations the birds find desirable. After much research I have learned that location, a cozy space, aged wood, and the right size entry hole are all important depending on the you want to attract, As far as feeders are concerned cedar is a great choice mainly because of its durability for long term outdoor use.

Cedar Adirondack Swing

For porch swings and outdoor furniture cedar is a choice of many builders due its lasting power when exposed to rain and sun, its straight grains, and the fact that it is resin and pitch free. There really is no substitute for the natural beauty of Western Red Cedar. It is superior to synthetic wood products in every way and much safer for the environment too. It actually removes greenhouse gasses from the air, is completely biodegradable, and a renewable resource.

You will find made to order Western Red Cedar bird houses, bird feeders, planter flower boxes, and porch swings at http://www.lakehousesupplies.com. Great prices and always free shipping.

4 foot cedar planter flower box