Why Buy Cedar?

A cedar garden bench is undoubtedly a beautiful choice for any homeowner’s backyard. However, when purchasing outdoor furniture, aesthetics is not the only concern you must take into consideration. Luckily, there are many other reasons why buying cedar furniture is a great decision.

Unlike plastic or resin furniture, cedar furniture does not bow, sag or get brittle over time. It is also substantial enough that the wind won’t pick it up and blow it across your yard. However, it is also not too heavy to be easily relocated if you should choose to do so.

Cedar wood also has no need for any treatments or finishes. It naturally resists both rot and insects, and can last between twenty-five and thirty years unfinished. During those years, cedar also requires very little maintenance. If you leave it unfinished, it will weather to a regal, silvery gray over time. If you hope to preserve the original color, it can easily be stained to match.

Because cedar furniture does not require finishing, it is altogether much safer and more natural than most other outdoor furniture you can buy. Plastic and resins are artificial materials, and most other woods require treatment with chemical preservatives or some sort of other chemical finish to maintain its quality as long as cedar wood.

So, not only is cedar wood furniture gorgeous, it’s also an incredibly practical purchase! It is a safe, durable, and attractive choice for your outdoor furniture.