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Outdoor Rocking Chair
Outdoor rocking chairs are timeless, and a wonderful way to spend a lazy afternoon or evening. A rocking chair can also be an heirloom to pass down through many generations. The important part is making sure to choose an outdoor rocking chair that is truly made to withstand all of the elements.
Wood Types
Of course, just like any other type of furniture, there are several different types of wood to select from for your outdoor rocking chair. Some of the different woods typically used for outdoor use are: cherry, pine, teak, oak, cedar logs, and the most popular being white cedar. Cedar wood is extremely durable for outdoor use and also has a tendency to look great year after year. Not only is cedar wood practical for outdoor use, but it is also strong yet light in weight, making it easy to move your rocking chair around your home and garden.
Characteristics of Cedar
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Cedar absorbs and loses moisture slowly, which minimizes the dry cracking, splintering and swelling more characteristic of oak or pine.
2. Cedar evelops a weathered, silver grey patina in one year for most climates.
3. Cedar has the US Forest Products Laboratory highest rating for decay and disease resistance.
4. Fresh cedar odor is a mild insect repellent.
Finishes
Depending on the type of wood that you choose for your outdoor rocking chair, you may also want to consider a sealant, or finish. Some of the different finishes are linseed oil, paint with a pigmented catalyzed polyurethane, or even a polyurethane with no pigment for a natural wood looking finish.
Once you have chosen the outdoor rocking chair that will best stand the test of time, and the elements of the outdoor, sit back, relax, and enjoy a tall glass of lemonade and start rocking away.
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