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Q. How durable is Cypress?
A. Cypress is extremely resistant
to both insects and decay due to the wood’s own natural
preservative cypressine. Ancient Egyptians used cypress to
make pharaoh’s caskets.
In the Middle Ages, craftsmen used cypress to carve
cathedral
doors. Today, cypress is used in home construction, docks,
beams, decks, flooring, paneling, roof and
house shingles
and siding.
| Issues |
Good |
Better |
Best |
| Insect Resistance |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
| Decay/Rot |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
| Weathering |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
| Durability |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
| Weight |
Cypress |
Pine |
Cedar |
| Shrink/Warp |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
| Check/Cracks |
Cedar |
Pine |
Cypress |
| Stability |
Pine |
Cedar |
Cypress |
Q. Have you sealed the wood, if not, should
I seal the wood?
A. We have not sealed the wood or treated
it with any chemicals. We do not recommend sealing the
wood
if you
are planning
to grow edible plants. Over time the sealer can break
down and
leach into the soil and
into the roots of your plants.
When cypress is left in it natural state, it will weather
to a
silver gray color.
Q. Will I have trouble with the
beds warping?
A. Our cypress is kiln dried; therefore it
has little or no tendency to warp, twist, or cup.
Q. Everything that says "No Tool Assembly" ends up needing a tool of some sort. What is
required for your beds?
A. The only tool you need is one to cut the tape from the shipment boxes. That tool can even be a butterknife.
Q. Since it is natural wood, will I need help carrying these parts to my planting location?
A. No. Your garden beds will arrive in a single box or multiple, depending on your order. Once you have opened
the packages, you may carry as many pieces that are the most managelable for you. Cypress is a very durable,but
lightweight wood and is very easily handled.
Q. How
soon can I expect
my
order?
A. Most orders are processed and shipped the same
day as we receive them. We will provide you with
a link to
UPS and the UPS tracking number for you to check
the progression
of your shipment.
If you have any other questions
or concerns email them to us at:
bluegrassgardenbeds@gmail.com
or call (270) 994.2320
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