10 n Building Products Digest n August 2017 Building-Products.com C YPRESS IS BUZZING this year as homeowners and builders are looking now more than ever for an exceptional building material that offers natural durability, good looks, and versatility. “Cypress is a unique wood species native to the Southern states,” says Stephen Logue, Battle Lumber Co., Wadley, Ga. “It’s a beautiful wood that’s readily available in various sizes and aesthetic grades. And what’s been attracting more people to the species is its durability to withstand nature and the elements.” It all happens naturally. Cypress trees produce oil in their heartwood called cypressene. The oil acts as a FEATURE Story Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association EXTREME DURABILITY and authenticity are among the many reasons why dealers are quickly looking to cypress as a go-to building product, esspecially for the interior of the home. (All photos courtesy of Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association) preservative, making cypress products naturally resistant to decay, fungi and insects like termites and carpenter bees. Having this natural preservative makes cypress an ideal alternative to other wood species that need to be pressure treated with chemicals. “Our cypress business has really increased this year, and not just in our Cypress update: Inside and out Digest 8-17 Layout.qxp_D SigNov03-1-8,41-48 7/20/17 9:31 AM Page 10
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10 n Building Products Digest n August 2017 Building-Products.com
CYPRESS IS BUZZING this year ashomeowners and builders are
looking now more than ever for anexceptional building material thatoffers natural durability, good looks,and versatility.
“Cypress is a unique wood speciesnative to the Southern states,” saysStephen Logue, Battle Lumber Co.,
Wadley, Ga. “It’s a beautiful woodthat’s readily available in various sizesand aesthetic grades. And what’s beenattracting more people to the species isits durability to withstand nature andthe elements.”
It all happens naturally. Cypresstrees produce oil in their heartwoodcalled cypressene. The oil acts as a
FEATURE StorySouthern Cypress Manufacturers Association
EXTREME DURABILITY and authenticity are among the many reasons why dealers are quickly looking to cypress as a go-to building product, esspeciallyfor the interior of the home. (All photos courtesy of Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association)
preservative, making cypress productsnaturally resistant to decay, fungi andinsects like termites and carpenterbees. Having this natural preservativemakes cypress an ideal alternative toother wood species that need to bepressure treated with chemicals.
“Our cypress business has reallyincreased this year, and not just in our
Cypress update:Inside and out
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CYPRESS is having a revival in the marketplace, particularly in siding,among homeowners who prefer a classic, distinct look.
area,” Logue adds. “We’re getting calls from up north andout west—parts of the country that have traditionally beencedar territory. From our experience, builders and designprofessionals are looking for comparable products at com-petitive prices. Cypress offers that, and more.”
Brian Meier, Cypress Rose Sawmill, Homerville, Ga.,also confirms cypress’ current revival in the marketplace,
especially in siding. “Homeowners seem to prefer the clas-sic, distinct look of cypress siding,” he says. “This year, thestandard bevel and rabbeted bevel patterns have really beengaining popularity. We expect the interest in cypress tocontinue along with the stronger housing market.”
In Gatesville, N.C., Nancy Tuck of Gates Millingagrees: “In our area, we’ve seen a renewed interest incypress bevel siding. But we’ve also noticed a growingtrend towards tongue-and-groove siding with a nickel joint,as well as shiplap. The straight sightlines of these patterns,paired with the charm of cypress, offer the perfect blend ofcontemporary and rustic appearance.”
The species’ good looks and honey hues are right athome indoors, as well. “Cypress beadboard and plankedceilings are really popular right now,” Meier adds. “We’vealso been seeing cypress beams used as accents for vaultedceilings.”
And while many homeowners lately are choosing todress up their walls and ceilings with the clear look ofSelect grade cypress, or the knotty character of #2 grade,Shepard Haggerty, Williams Lumber Co. of NorthCarolina, Rocky Mount, N.C., says pecky cypress isbecoming his company’s hottest product. “People aredrawn to pecky cypress because its naturally occurringpockets and holes offer intriguing character,” Haggertysays. “Pecky cypress is being used for everything from pan-eling and coffered ceilings, to cabinetry and accent pieces.”
Geoff Philippus, custom cabinet maker in Mandeville,La., says he works with pecky cypress often. “We recentlycompleted a massive kitchen island with matching built-ins,showcasing pecky cypress. The visual effect is like nothingelse out there. It’s one of my favorite projects.”
Natural durability! Good looks! Versatility! Cypress hasit all. And it’s making its mark indoors and out.
–For more information on building with cypress, visitwww.cypressinfo.org.
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