Cypress Lumber Profile

Cypress is superbly workable, easily installed, and readily finished.  It holds paint well and is in the group of woods offering the highest resistance to the elements (It grows in standing water!).  Given a suitable surface treatment, well-seasoned Cypress lumber has little tendency to warp, twist, or cup and offers good nail-holding ability.  It is the choice today for a wide variety of decorative and/or practical applications, interior and exterior.  Perfect for applications that require aesthetic appeal and atmosphere practicality, Cypress is one of the most versatile woods available. 

Overall Opinion:
Cypress is an excellent wood choice for exterior uses. One of the easiest to work with and it has an outstanding longevity when exposed the exterior environment. It does not have to be treated but will hold paint very well if so desired.  

Qualities of Cypress

  Wood Classification--------------------Softwood

  Outdoor durability (without paint)----High

  Screw /nail holding capacity----------Moderate to high

  Resistance to indentation--------------Moderate

  Heaviness(dry weight)----------------Light

  Board strength(bending)--------------High

  Paint holding capacity-----------------Good

  Freedom from shrinkage--------------High

  Freedom from warping----------------High

  Freedom from resin-------------------Moderate

  Color when new-----------------------Light tan

  Color weathered-----------------------Gray

  Price------------------------------------Moderate