Advantages and disadvantages of cedar wood lumber

Chinese fir, scientific name: Cunninghamia lanceolata (Lamb.) Hook., also known as sand tree, sandwood, etc., belongs to the order Pinales, family Taxodiaceae, and is an arboretum that can reach up to 30 meters in height and 2.5-3 meters in diameter at breast height. The bark is grayish-brown. The winter buds are nearly round. The male cones are conical, while the female cones are solitary. The cones are ovoid, 2.5-5 cm long and 3-4 cm in diameter. The seeds are flat, covered with seed scales, and are oblong or rectangular. It flowers in April, and the cones mature in late October.

Types of cedar

① Grey-leaved cedar:

Leaves are grayish-green or bluish-green with a distinct white powder on both sides. Scattered in cedar forests.

② Soft-leaved Chinese fir:

The leaves are thin and soft, with no pointed tip. It is native to Yunnan and Hunan, growing in Chinese fir forests; it is also cultivated in Nanjing.

Economic value of Chinese fir

The wood of Chinese fir is yellowish-white, sometimes with a pale reddish-brown heartwood. It is relatively soft, fine-grained, fragrant, with straight grain, easy to process, and has a specific gravity of 0.38. It is highly resistant to decay and termites. It is used in construction, bridges, shipbuilding, mine props, piles, utility poles, furniture, and as a raw material in the wood fiber industry. The bark contains tannins.

Cedar wood bath tub

Fragrant cedar is a type of cedar tree with a faint fragrance, hence its name. The wood used is called fragrant cedar wood. Plywood is a commonly used basic material in home decoration. It's used for simple indoor furniture, wall cabinets, hanging cabinets, as well as for door and window coverings, partial decorative designs, floor lining, and simple ceilings. In the past, plywood (commonly known as blockboard) available in the building materials market was mainly divided into two types based on material: all poplar and mixed wood.

Fir timber

In recent years, the sales volume of cedar plywood has been increasing, even surpassing that of other woods. According to sales staff, while camphor wood furniture, which was previously well-known for its insect-repellent properties, was not affordable for the general public. This type of plywood, however, is popular with consumers because its material is resistant to warping, offers good decorative effects that enhance the overall look of a renovation, overcomes the shortcomings of other plywoods in terms of moisture and insect resistance, and is also more affordable.

Fir plywood

Fir finger-jointed board

The fir core eco-friendly paint-free board has a smooth and flat surface, is not easily deformed, has a natural color, good sound insulation, a unique fragrance, and is moisture-resistant and corrosion-resistant. Moreover, it is priced lower than other materials of similar quality. This eco-friendly board has been widely popular in the market since its introduction and has quickly gained consumer recognition.

What are the advantages of furniture made from cedar planks?

Tables and chairs made of cedar wood

It has a natural wood fragrance and offers numerous health benefits! Furthermore, the cedarwood alcohol contained in cedar furniture can kill bacteria in the air, inhibit human pathogens, and suppress various skin inflammations; it also helps relieve fatigue and stress! It's relatively environmentally friendly and has a unique aroma.

Regardless of the type of furniture, the first thing we notice is its appearance. Therefore, the first impression that cedar furniture gives to consumers is crucial. Cedar furniture embodies a pure, natural style in its appearance, as can be seen from the pictures we provide. Cedar furniture generally does not use any additives. The original color of the cedar wood is fully displayed, resulting in a very natural and harmonious look.

Even the best wood has its own drawbacks, and cedar furniture is no exception.

Cedar furniture

Compared to other solid wood furniture, cedar wood is relatively light, therefore, cedar wood furniture cannot be used as engineered wood. Cedar wood furniture is also not suitable for high-temperature environments, otherwise it is prone to cracking and deformation.

Actually, many solid wood furniture pieces have this problem; we just need to avoid exposing the furniture to direct sunlight.