CARE & FEEDING YOUR CUSTOM WOOD SIGN

A Fallen Cedar Tree Remains Sound for 100 Years or More

by Thom Inman - Master Craftsman Carving Custom Wood Signs for 60 years

It's true... a fallen Cedar tree will remain sound for 100 years and more! Resistance to decay is due to powerful fungicides in the wood that occur naturally. Real Western Red Cedar has a rich texture and warm, mellow tones when unfinished. The grain is tactile, and the tones range from light amber to deep honey brown. Its natural luster cannot be duplicated by any man-made material, making Western Red Cedar unique. It is used for greenhouses, siding, shingles, and fences because it is an amazingly resilient building material. Western Red cedar has a wonderfully distinctive fragrance and is characteristically very pleasing. This adds another dimension to the universal appeal of this truly unique gift of Nature. Yet another reason Cedar lends itself to carved cedar signs.

Cedar is often used naturally; however, most wood scientists encourage a finish treatment. Treating it can help preserve it, which is optional even if your sign will be located in a place, making it susceptible to varying weather conditions. Because weather conditions don't affect cedar, you do not require it to be treated for it to keep its natural structure. Over time, however, the color of cedar will slowly weather to a silver-grey, and the grain will become raised. While this appeals to some applications, finishing the wood and sustaining a cycle of applications for custom wooden signs is prudent.

Spar Varnish, Poly-Urethanes, and other marine finishes are not satisfactory - indeed, harmful. There is a better solution to durability than these old-fashioned approaches. A modern green finish system that releases zero VOC and is formulated to enhance and enrich the natural durability and appearance of Western Red Cedar, which is cedar oil-based, can protect and preserve graying for three years and provide a rich finish, enhancing cedar's natural beauty thanks to its unique sun-blocking, UV protection. This formula also contains antimicrobials that resist the growth of mildew and algae.

The easiest way to maintain your welcome and custom wood signs for home, camp, ranch, and RV is to apply a refresher coat of these specialty wood finish products each summer. Our Proprietary Formula outdoor FINISH REFRESHER. Use it at least every other summer, and your Carved Cedar Signs will "Gracefully Weather a Lifetime!"™Finish Refresher contains Cedar Oil essence (thuja plicata), the natural and organic antimicrobial (mildew prevention), penetrating preservatives, water-repellents, wood preservatives, sealants, and most importantly, a powerful UV Sun Blocker that prevents graying. Spray apply like glass cleaner. 4 oz spray bottle with extra spray heads. Use it at least every other summer - it only takes minutes. Ships FREE. Arrives separately.

May the Forest be with You!