Does Your Cedar Home Need A Restoration?

By Author: cedar doctor
Total Articles: 8
Comment this article

Cedar wood is used for constructing houses, roofs, decks etc. and gives your house a perfect finishing touch. Cedar wood though soft in nature, is resistant to UV radiation, humidity and rot, making it a perfect preference for exterior finishing of the house. Installing cedar wood roofing, siding etc. in your house may involve a great deal of investment, therefore it is necessary to preserve the wood by conditioning and sealing the wood at frequent intervals. This increases the durability of the wood and increases its longevity.

Why Cedar wood is considered an excellent choice for constructing a home?

•It has low density and more air space, adding to its thermal conductivity.

• It is impermeable to liquid, making it resistant to humid conditions.

• It consists of phenol preservatives that protect it from insect infestations and rot.

• Its natural grain arrangements add to its excellent finishing quality.

Though cedar wood is a perfect choice for constructing the exteriors of the house, it undergoes some level of deterioration over time.

Some of the common problems ...
... encountered with cedar homes are: -

• Cedar wood cannot be used for providing a great support.

• Its soft quality makes it more prone to scratches and dents.

• On exposure to temperature changes like rains, sunlight, etc. cedar wood undergoes fading and becomes greyish in colour. This compromises on its aesthetics.

• Cedar wood undergoes crack formation, known as checking. This happens along the direction of the grains as a result of moisture exposure.

• If damaged or rotten, cedar wood requires replacement, which can dig a hole in your pocket. Due to the above reason, they require frequent restorations and finishing.

Restoration of cedar homes at frequent intervals maintains the qualities of the wood and retains the natural looks of the wood. Many companies offer cedar cladding and restoration services for restoring the homes by providing media blasting, power washing, sanding, buffing, caulking or chinking of the wood. This enables the wood to withstand harsh conditions and protects it for a long duration.

About The Author:

John and Ana Skellon established Cedar Doctor in 2005. They have extensive experience of wood restoration. They now work in partnership with an experienced team of tradesmen to provide cedar home restoration services in New Zealand. Cedar Doctor offers services like external cedar cladding refurbishment, timber deck cleaning and staining, garages and entrance door maintenance, roof painting and house washing to add value to your home.