Cedar Home Plans
Cedar Home Plans

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Properties of Cedar Wood in Cedar Dog Houses
If you are shopping for dog houses, you will find numerous options and styles from which to choose. Dog houses come in a variety of materials, too. One of these is cedar, a type of stable softwood. Cedar dog houses work well outdoors because of the properties of cedar wood. It resists rot, bacteria, and fungus. Cedar also repels insects that normally destroy wood. Cedar wood naturally resists splintering and cracking. The internal structure of the wood increases its insulation value. As added bonuses, it usually offers beautiful coloring-particular red cedar, and its signature smell covers less pleasant odors that pets sometimes give off.
Cedar dog houses resist rot because cedar doesn't hold moisture as long as many other woods do. Particularly in more humid climates, cedar dog houses make excellent choices because they do not decay like other wood structures do. Since cedar also resists bacteria and fungus, it can enjoy a long life of usefulness. Cedar wood has been used as external siding for houses, and after 100 years, has needed little maintenance or replacement.
Cedar wood produces a natural oil that gives off its signature smell. This oil is also responsible for repelling insects that often destroy wood. This quality is another reason that cedar can easily last for over 100 years with little or no maintenance.
The wood resists splintering and cracking that so often degrades other types of wood in outdoor structures. Although its initial cost can be high, its durability is also high. Cedar dog houses are solid investments for pets.
Cedar dog houses usually make a comfortable shelter for pets, as well. Cedar wood's internal structure traps little pockets of air. These air pockets increase the insulation of the structure. This is the same way that a raised floor or platform under the dog house increases insulation. It traps air underneath the floor. This air, both under the floor and in the cedar wood, helps to keep the dog house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer-just as insulation in your house works. If you plan to use a heating and air conditioning unit, cedar will help you to use less energy to maintain the temperature inside your pet's home.
Finally, cedar smells pleasant and fresh to humans. The natural oils give cedar a fragrance that covers other unpleasant smells that dogs can emit. Dog beds are sometimes filled with cedar chips for this reason.
Cedar dog houses may outlast other wooden shelters. Because of their resistance to moisture, insects, weathering, and warping, they are quite durable. The wood increases the insulation of the structure and, therefore, the comfort of your pet. In addition, cedar's aesthetic qualities add to the value of your investment. Some woods can resist rot, but must first be treated with chemicals. Plastics may come with insulation, but cedar does all these things naturally. You'll find a number of plastic, wood, and even metal options, but what other material can do all the other things cedar can do?
![]() The Complete Guide to Log and Cedar Homes List Price: Sale Price: $12.00 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis comprehensive guide offers help and advice from such respected manufacturers and associations as Lindal Cedar Homes, Timberpeg, Appalachin Homes, the National Association of Home Builders and the Log Homes Council on everything a consumer needs to know about buying, building, decorating, and furnishing log, cedar, and post-beam homes. Illustrations. |
![]() Lindal Living: Discovering Your Dream List Price: Sale Price: $6.24 See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis volume describes the planning and consultation process of six couples as they turn their dreams into custom homes suited to their lifestyles and building sites. It includes floor plans and over 200 colour photos of the homes, situated in California, Oregon, Idaho, New York and Virginia. |
![]() Cedar Homes: Ideas for Log & Timber Frame Designs (Schiffer Design Books) List Price: Sale Price: $29.54 You save: $10.41 (26%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAward-winning photographer Roger Wade takes you on an intimate tour of more than two-dozen exquisite top-end log and timber frame homes. Over 350 color images provide stunning details and sweeping overviews of these impressive residences, individually crafted from beautiful white cedar. Explore dozens of private kitchens and baths. Marvel at the great rooms, soaring ceilings, and enormous fireplaces. Gather decorating ideas for every room, from master suites to home offices and entertainment rooms. Study architectural profiles set amidst idealistic landscapes, and picture yourself retiring to their sweeping decks and sheltered porches. In addition to the beautiful imagery, each home is shown with floor plans that will help you design the home of your dreams. Features
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![]() Cedar-Lined Oak Chest: Downloadable Woodworking Plan Sale Price: $7.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Available for download now See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThere's nothing like the fragrance of cedar. And no wood matches the durability and popularity of oak.That's why we combined the two in this mortise-and-tenon-framed storage chest. Follow our detailed instructions and create an heirloom to hold precious memories for generations to come.The chest measures approximately 48" wide, 20" tall, and 18" deep. About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware. For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful details. All drawings are done professionally by the WOOD Magazine staff of woodworkers and illustrators. Large color photos and step-by-step instructions show exactly how we built the project in the WOOD magazine shop. We build each project ourselves to work out any bugs before you ever get the plan. Detail drawings and step-by-step illustrations provide necessary dimensions and machining processes you'll need to make the building process as straightforward as possible. Note: This is a downloadable woodworking plan. All other materials must be purchased separately. |
![]() Cedar-Lined Blanket Chest: Downloadable Woodworking Plan Sale Price: $7.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Available for download now See Reviews For This Product DescriptionKeep fine linens and apparel protected and smelling great in this beautifully trimmed pine heirloom with aromatic cedar lining. Overall dimensions 39" wide, 17" deep, and 22" high. Featured in the March 2007 issue of WOOD. View the slide show titled Blanket Chest Assembly to see this project coming together at: woodmagazine.com/slides About WOOD Magazine downloadable plans For error-free construction, each downloadable plan includes a bill of materials, a cutting diagram, a detailed supplies listing, and, when necessary, a mail-order buying guide for hard-to-find hardware. For a clear idea of how our projects go together, each downloadable plan includes an exploded-view drawing with helpful details. All drawings are done professionally by the WOOD Magazine staff of woodworkers and illustrators. Large color photos and step-by-step instructions show exactly how we built the project in the WOOD magazine shop. We build each project ourselves to work out any bugs before you ever get the plan. Detail drawings and step-by-step illustrations provide necessary dimensions and machining processes you'll need to make the building process as straightforward as possible. Note: This is a downloadable woodworking plan. All other materials must be purchased separately. |
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