Cedar Patio Furniture

Our cedar products are handcrafted from clear western red cedar that will not warp, rot or split. An interesting fact about cedar wood is that it has a tremendous thermal co-efficient, which means that even on those scorching hot summer afternoons, your cedar glider bench or picnic table set will still be cool to sit in.

Western red cedar chairs, tables and benches have tremendous durability properties. It has an inherent tendency to resist bacterial and fungal infections and its fibers have natural preservatives that keep the wood from rotting. It’s been proven that our cedar furniture, left outside year-round, even through the harsh Canadian winters, will last a minimum of eight to ten years! When taken inside or covered during the winter it will twice as long. You can have confidence in your sound investment of cedar patio furniture that it will give you many years of enjoyment!

All Natural:
Western red cedar has a richly-textured grain and a beautiful array of warm colors, ranging from light amber to deep honey-brown. Many people prefer to let their cedar furniture weather naturally; it does not need any secondary protection to keep its structure throughout the years. Over time the colorful tones that the furniture has will slowly mellow out to an attractive silver-gray color. Also, the grain of the wood will become slightly raised. If the furniture is left completely natural the silver-gray color will be punctuated by darker streaks that form from the reaction between the zinc hardware and the cedar resin.

Wood Sealer:
If you prefer to keep the dark streaks from forming we would recommend you use a simple wood sealer. We suggest using Thompson Wood Sealer to block the pores of the wood. This will prevent the darker streaks and keep the grain from rising, while still allowing the wood to mellow out to its silver-gray color.

Wood Stain:
If you want to preserve the colors of your fresh cedar furniture we would recommend quality penetrating sealers and transparent or solid exterior stains. These are available in a variety of colors so it shouldn’t be hard to match your existing décor. We suggest using a single coat of a semi-transparent stain with UV inhibitors, such as Sikkens Cetol 1 (natural) to preserve the color of your cedar furniture.

Paint:
Paint will work on cedar furniture, but there will be eventual splintering and peeling, like on any other exterior surface. That is why wood stain is a good choice, because it is “breathable” and won’t trap moisture, which is the cause of blistering and peeling.

Wood Oil:
It is not recommended to use wood oil on your cedar outdoor furniture.