Cypress (Taxodium ) Noted for its color consistency,
density, hardness and relative lack of knots, cypress easily
installed, and readily finished. This versatile, distinctive wood
lends elegance to any home’s exterior.
When milled, cypress typically displays a predominantly
yellow tone, with reddish, chocolate or olive hues. While
cypress has always been an architectural fixture in its main
growth regions, many builders and trade professionals
throughout the U.S. are using cypress in what had
traditionally been redwood and treated pine applications.
Our Cypress decking is responsibly harvested from managed
forest to provide a truly renewable resource. We ship
our Cypress decking products direct to your home or job
site.
Interesting Fact: In earth's history
Cypress (Taxodium) was widespread. It is known since the
Jurassic and can be found as fossil e.g. in layers from
Tertiary times.
#2 1x” Decking install 16” on center -
Cypress machines well, planes easily and resists warping. Pre-boring
at board edges will help prevent splitting. It nails and screws very
well. It glues well, sands easily and readily accepts finishes.
Cypress Decking Color
Cypress deck will weather to a nice splinter less
gray appearance, holding its fasteners and shape nicely
Cypress Decking Hardness
Cypress Janka is 1375
Cypress Decking Durability
Cypress heartwood is extremely rot and termite
resistant. A biochemical called cypressene is believed to act as a
natural preservative in the heartwood.
Cypress Decking Preservation
Water-repellent sealer should be applied to all
exposed surfaces and ends on your deck as soon as practically
possible. (Do not apply if the wood is wet.) The proper application
of a good sealer will help protect your deck from weathering and
maintain its appearance.
As with any wood, sealer should be reapplied to your cypress deck
every one to two years. For best results, a deck cleaner should be
used to remove dirt and mildew before any sealer is reapplied.
The best sealing products are those that actually penetrate the
wood. Most also contain a moisture inhibitor such as paraffin wax
and a binder. Some also contain a pigment to add color to your deck.
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