en

Not yet registered? Create a OverBlog!

Create my blog
Home » Home » Content on demand » Furniture »

A guide to buying cedar furniture

A guide to buying cedar furniture

Rachbee Rachbee

Cedar is a type of wood which is used in fabricating many types of indoor and outdoor furniture. To ensure that you get cedar furniture which would fit your needs, you need to consider several variables such as cedar variety and budget.

All about cedar

Since it contains moth repellent substances, cedar is a favoured material in making indoor furniture pieces such as drawers and dressers. Cedar also has a natural wood appearance and can easily match and even enhance the look of many gardens,
sun-rooms and porches. Many furniture makers also favour this material for garden benches.
Things to consider when buying cedar furniture 1) Select a furniture piece which is built out of eastern red cedar if you are planning to keep linens or clothing on top of or inside the unit. Eastern red is the only type of cedar which possesses natural moth-repelling properties. You can utilise any type of cedar wood if it would not be used for storing clothing. 2) Choose outdoor cedar furniture which is built out of western red cedar. It is a
non-heat absorbing variety of cedar which would not get painfully hot even during sunny days. This feature is particularly important if you are buying a garden bench which does not come with a cushion. 3) Check if the cedar wood furniture is built properly. Purchase furniture which has each piece of wood linked together with either mortise-and-tenon joints or dowels. This will ensure that it will remain stable and will last for a long time. 4) See to it that chair and table legs have been adequately reinforced to prevent tilting or wobbling. Blocks which are made of wood positioned at the upper base of the leg can keep cedar log furniture stable. 5) Buy cedar that has not been stained or painted if you're planning to keep the wood appearing natural. Patio tables and chairs made of cedar can serve you for a long time even when permanently placed outdoors since this type of wood contains natural preservatives. Keep in mind too that the look of your cedar wood furniture can easily be altered using stain or paint as these substances adhere well to it.

Tips

Create a budget and stick to it. Check offerings in various stores to ensure that you get the best possible price for your cedar wood furniture.

Same category articles Furniture

A guide to buying a fireplace surround

A guide to buying a fireplace surround

A fireplace surround is a structure that is placed near the face of your fireplace and serves both a functional and decorative purpose. when buying a fireplace surround, you need to consider several factors - many of which relates to the design scheme of your home - in order for you to get one that would suit your taste and preferences. read this article which guides you to buying a fireplace surround.
More from category » Furniture
What to look for when buying office chair parts

What to look for when buying office chair parts

If you have an office chair that needs to be repaired, or if you want to make your own office chairs from scratch, you will need office chair parts. this includes chair legs, chair seats and the screws that hold them all together. you also may need cushions, made of fabric or leather or some other material, to sit on the chair seat. regardless of what you are buying as far as office chair parts, there are a few things to look for.
More from category » Furniture
The benefits of a saddle stool

The benefits of a saddle stool

Furniture designs have evolved with time with an effort to provide designs which suit the human body and enable the various positions associated with their use. the saddle stool is one such ergonomic stool design, styled like a saddle without a back support and requiring the user to sit astride it equestrian style. commonly associated with dentistry, these stools are gaining popularity in other spheres. read more to understand the various benefits associated with their use.
More from category » Furniture
Where to buy white wicker baskets

Where to buy white wicker baskets

White wicker baskets are extremely versatile and can be used in a number of different applications throughout your home. in order to know where to go to buy white whicker baskets, you need to decide what kind you are shopping for. read on the following article to know where to buy white wicket baskets.
More from category » Furniture