About Cedar Log Furniture: There are a few properties that are unique to log furniture. All of our logs are small diameter cedar trees. Because we use the whole tree in our furnishings, all logs will have cracks or checks. This is a natural phenomenon that is part of the drying process. As our logs are dried for use in furniture, the wood shrinks in length, width and radius. As tension develops in the wood due to shrinkage, the log splits to relieve tension. These splits or cracks are known as "checks" in the log. All logs that contain the heart of the tree will develop lengthwise cracks or checks. The check will not go deeper than the heart, so the structural integrity of the log is hardly compromised. These checks contribute to the natural beauty and character of log furniture.

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Our Northern Cedar, natural and untreated, is grown right in the heart of America. We carefully select cedar trees growing in moist, swampy northeastern woodlands. Cedar absorbs and loses moisture slowly, which minimizes the dry cracking, splintering and swelling that are more common in oak or pine. Cedar has the US Forest Products Laboratorys highest rating for decay and disease resistance.

The fresh scent of cedar doubles functions as a mild insect repellent. Our cedar products are shipped in their natural color, which is a pale tan or light gold. The color changes evenly over time to a rustic, silver gray patina. Water-based or oil stains will delay this weathering process.