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Cypress
Cypress is a traditional favorite in the American South with uses ranging from boat building to millwork and furniture, including siding and paneling, doors and windows, ceilings, wainscotting, cabinets, flooring, decking, beams and timbers, cooperage, caskets, and in particular where resistance to decay is required.
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| Species: | Taxodium distichum |
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| GRADES: | #2, SEL |
| CUTS: | Mixed Grain |
| SIZES: | 04/04/22 |
| DRYING: | Kiln Dried to KD 10-12% MC |
| ORIGIN: | Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Mississippi River valley |
| APPEARANCE: | even r uneven grain. Variable color from yellowish to light or dark brown, Normally straight, or lighter streaks on a darker background., reddish brown to black |
| WEIGHT: | 2.553 lbs/BF |
| WORKABILITY: | Moderate strength and hardness. Sharp tools required to prevent raised grain. Nails and glues well. Paints easily. |
| PERFORMANCE: | Resistant to very resistant to heartwood decay. |
| PRESERVATION: | Moderately resistant to treatment. |