Cypress

Main Uses
Exterior: siding, shutters, shingles, trim, fence posts.
Interior: paneling, moulding, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, furniture.

Did You Know?
During the Middle Ages, European craftsmen carved massive cathedral doors from cypress.

General Description
The sapwood is pale yellow white with the heartwood varying in color from light to dark or reddish brown.

Working Properties
Cypress machines well, planes easily and resists warping. Pre-boring at board edges will help prevent splitting. It nails and screws very well. It glues well, sands easily and readily accepts finishes.

Availability
Readily available as lumber and veneer.

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