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CEDAR LOGS
Durability
- Cedar wood's natural preservatives make it one of the most insect
and rot resistant of all woods.
- Heartwood found in every log creates a strong timber to prevent
splitting and cracking.
Maintenance
- Cedar contains 2.5 times less moisture content compared to Pine logs
- The average moisture content right off the saw is only 19-23%
- We naturally air dry all of our cedar to lose the log's moisture content gently.
- Air dried logs have less stress which reduces cracking, checking, splitting, twisting and warping.
- Cedar resin is naturally stable and prevents sap seepage over the years.
Life Expectancy
- Untreated cedar has a high natural durability. If has a ground contact, expectancy range from 50-60 years
- Treated cedar logs have a life expectancy of 100+ years
- The 'R' value of wood determines the energy efficiency of the home.
- Cedar has the highest 'R' value of any wood used in homes. (Rating of 1.41 'R'/inch of thickness)
- A high thermal mass factor of 3.78 helps with the heating and cooling of the home naturally.
Durability
- Cedar wood's natural preservatives make it one of the most insect
and rot resistant of all woods.
- Heartwood found in every log creates a strong timber to prevent
splitting and cracking.
Maintenance
- Cedar contains 2.5 times less moisture content compared to Pine logs
- The average moisture content right off the saw is only 19-23%
- We naturally air dry all of our cedar to lose the log's moisture content gently.
- Air dried logs have less stress which reduces cracking, checking, splitting, twisting and warping.
- Cedar resin is naturally stable and prevents sap seepage over the years.
Life Expectancy
- Untreated cedar has a high natural durability. If has a ground contact, expectancy range from 50-60 years
- Treated cedar logs have a life expectancy of 100+ years
- The 'R' value of wood determines the energy efficiency of the home.
- Cedar has the highest 'R' value of any wood used in homes. (Rating of 1.41 'R'/inch of thickness)
- A high thermal mass factor of 3.78 helps with the heating and cooling of the home naturally.
PINE LOGS
Durability
- Pine wood is not naturally resistant to rot or insects and requires
regular chemical treatments to prevent future damage
Maintenance
- Pine wood naturally contains more water content compared to other woods.
- Average moisture content right off the saw is 50-55%
- Kiln Dried- harsh high heat process that kills insect infestation, forces moisture out and causes cell rupture.
- This process of drying can cause stress to the log and large cracks commonly penetrate the heartwood.
- Pine wood will continue to dry after construction- intensifies cracking, splitting and shrinkage.
- Open, unprotected areas are prone to insects, weather and air seepage.
Life Expectancy
- The life expectancy of untreated wood used in construction with ground contact range from 3-7 years
- Treated pine logs have a life expectancy range of 12-20 years
- The 'R' value of pine averages 1.12 'R'/inch of thickness and its thermal mass factor is only 2.76.
Durability
- Pine wood is not naturally resistant to rot or insects and requires
regular chemical treatments to prevent future damage
Maintenance
- Pine wood naturally contains more water content compared to other woods.
- Average moisture content right off the saw is 50-55%
- Kiln Dried- harsh high heat process that kills insect infestation, forces moisture out and causes cell rupture.
- This process of drying can cause stress to the log and large cracks commonly penetrate the heartwood.
- Pine wood will continue to dry after construction- intensifies cracking, splitting and shrinkage.
- Open, unprotected areas are prone to insects, weather and air seepage.
Life Expectancy
- The life expectancy of untreated wood used in construction with ground contact range from 3-7 years
- Treated pine logs have a life expectancy range of 12-20 years
- The 'R' value of pine averages 1.12 'R'/inch of thickness and its thermal mass factor is only 2.76.
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