Board cedar - appreciate the advantages and disadvantages
Cedar board is famous for its very beautiful structure of wood with well-visible annual rings. It does not have one specific color, since each has its own unique shade. Thanks to these properties, she is a success in interior design. When you use the board do not pick up on the shades, and laid in a free order, it gives the charm and originality of the interior.
This board, like any building material, has its advantages and disadvantages. To the positive properties of include:
- durability and durability;
- thermal insulation, it has unique indicators of heat preservation due to its peculiar wood structure;
- beauty, it has a beautiful yellowish-pink hue, and annual rings are clearly visible in a variety of sections, this material has a smooth transition from early light wood to a more saturated late;
- is the easiest to machine, it is the softest lumber, it can be cut, planed, furred, peeled, sawed, etc.
- strength, this type of wood is often compared to steel;
- relative fire safety, fire propagation is very slow;
- healing, cedar resins help the cardiovascular system, improve the work of respiratory organs.
Cedar timber also has deficiencies. Of course, there are not many of them, but it should be taken into account when choosing:
- low density, use in production is not recommended;
- cedar tar, the advantage turns into a flaw, if a person is prone to allergies;
- high price.
Why is the cedar board popular in construction?
This type of wood is considered the most perfect building material of natural origin. It is almost not exposed to weather conditions and ambient temperature. Another board does not rot and does not react to chemicals.
The structure of the wood is penetrated by small capillaries( tubes that contain air).For every centimeter there are about 60,000 capillaries, which explains its low thermal conductivity and lightness. Thermal conductivity exceeds the properties of concrete and stone 10 times.
The board has a short term of shrinkage, but does not crack and almost does not lose in volume. Because of the high content of resins and oils, it almost does not get wet. And due to this, it transfers temperature fluctuations. This feature also makes it possible not to treat it with flame retardants, because the fire does not actually spread. She is not afraid of attacks of insects and fungal lesions.
Where is the cedar lumber used?
Material from cedar has long been popular in construction and finishing works. The lining can be used for interior and exterior decoration. For facade work, it is advisable to take heat-treated, as the physical and mechanical properties are improved. And inside you can use the material that went through the natural drying. Then the air in the room, which is trimmed with valuable wood, becomes curative and heals the body.
It produces various floor coverings - a massive board, parquet, laminate. A huge success is enjoyed by a terraced and deck board. Its useful properties, it reveals in the construction and decoration of baths. Cedar gives off a pleasant smell, and these vapors contain substances that disinfect the air.
For designers such a lining is one of the favorite finishing materials. It helps to realize the most daring and flawless ideas. It is an unconditional part of style and solidity, with its help make out VIP-class rooms.
